Gas Man
Gas Man by Colin Black, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2021, offers an engaging look into the world of anesthesiology through the eyes of a Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist. This edition spans 291 pages and is written in English. The book explores the often-overlooked role of anesthetists in the surgical process, addressing common misconceptions and shedding light on the intricacies of patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as Black recounts his journey from an accidental medical student to a key figure in one of Ireland’s largest children’s hospitals. The narrative captures the unique challenges and experiences faced by medical professionals, highlighting the blend of pressure and poignancy in their daily lives. With themes related to personal memoirs and the medical field, Gas Man presents a candid and entertaining perspective on the realities of working in healthcare, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of biography and humor.
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10… 9… 8… 7… 6…
That’s about as far as you get, counting backwards, as you wait for surgery to begin – and that’s all most people know about what I do.
But what happens between you conking out and waking up? And what does the anaesthetist have to do with it all? Do they just sit around playing sudoku while the rest of the team do all the hard work? And why are they so obsessed with what time you ate dinner?
Join Colin Black on his journey from accidental medical student to HSE and NHS trainee and, finally, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist at the largest children’s hospital in Ireland, where any given day could end in laughter or tears – and that’s just the staff.
Razor-sharp and forthright, Gas Man is a disarming and frequently hilarious account of life in one of the most fascinating and thrilling professions at medicine’s frontline, where every day is a heady cocktail of severe pressure, poignancy, and profound social awkwardness.
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