Counting Backwards A Doctor’s Notes on Anesthesia
Counting Backwards: A Doctor’s Notes on Anesthesia by Henry Jay Przybylo is published by National Geographic Books and was released on November 20, 2018. This 256-page book offers an exploration of the medical specialty of anesthesia, addressing the fears and fascinations surrounding the procedure experienced by millions of Americans each year. Dr. Przybylo, a pediatric anesthesiologist with over thirty years of experience, shares his insights and experiences from administering anesthesia in various situations, including on newborns and even a gorilla.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that delves into the daily dramas and mysteries of anesthesia. The book presents intense moments of near-disaster and life-saving successes, providing a unique perspective on the act of losing consciousness. Through his detailed accounts, Dr. Przybylo sheds light on the complexities of anesthesiology, making this work relevant for those interested in medical practices and the intricacies of patient care.
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“An engaging and illuminating exploration of the invisible medical specialty that is anesthesia.… Counting Backwards pulls back the veil on the very act of being alive.” —Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, author of What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear
For many of the 40 million Americans who undergo it each year, anesthesia is the source of great fear and fascination. In Counting Backwards, pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo delivers an unforgettable account of the procedure’s daily dramas and fundamental mysteries. Przybylo has administered anesthesia more than 30,000 times over his thirty-year career: on newborn babies, screaming toddlers, sullen teenagers, even a gorilla. Filled with intense moments of near-disaster, life-saving successes, and simple grace, Counting Backwards is for anyone curious about what happens after we lose consciousness.
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