Ever found anaesthesia to be a subject that is uninspiring or unnecessarily complicated? Have you quickly forgotten the basics from your lectures, then struggled to pick up the threads from core textbooks later on? Or are you simply short of time with exams looming? If your answer to any of the above is 'yes' then this book is right for you. No matter what your learning style, whether you are coming to the subject for the first time or revisiting it during examination preparation, you will find something to suit you here. Written by medical students for medical students, Anaesthesia: The Basicspresents salient information in a concise and accessible way, including bulleted text, flow charts, colourful diagrams and summary tables. Highlighted 'micro-facts' guide you quickly to key points while a concluding self assessment section allows you to test and reinforce your understanding through extended matching and multiple choice questions. The innovative style will help you to connect with this often neglected topic, to learn, understand and maybe even enjoy it, and to cement your knowledge in preparation for both exams and future clinical practice.