I, Introduction : History and future ; -- II, Scientific and technical foundations of anesthesia : -- The respiratory system -- Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology -- Central and autonomic nervous systems -- The renal system -- Liver anatomy and physiology -- Principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics -- Inhalational anesthetic agents -- Intravenous anesthetics and sedatives -- Analgesics -- Neuromuscular blocking agents -- Local anesthetics -- Cardiovascular pharmacology -- The anesthesia workstation -- Standard anesthesia monitoring techniques and instruments. III, Clinical practice of anesthesia : -- Preoperative evaluation and management -- Coexisting diseases impacting anesthetic management -- Endocrine function -- General anesthesia -- Airway management -- Regional management -- Patient positioning and potential injuries -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Blood therapy -- Ambulatory anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, and office-based anesthesia -- Spine and orthopedic anesthesia -- Anesthesia for laparoscopic and robotic surgeries -- Anesthetic for otolaryngologic and ophthalmic surgery -- Anesthesia for neurosurgery -- Obstetric anesthesia -- trauma and burn anesthesia -- neonatal and pediatric anesthesia -- Anesthesia for thoracic surgery -- Cardiac surgery -- Anesthesia for vascular surgery -- Management of acute and chronic pain -- Nonoperating room anesthesia and special procedures -- Postoperative recovery -- Complications, risk management, patient safety, and liability -- Critical care medicine -- Anesthesia for urologic surgery -- Electrical safety and fire -- Wellness principles and resources for anesthesiologists.