Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice - 4th edition Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice is intended to meet the same goals as the first two editions -- to provide students as well as practicing anesthesiologists with an in-depth but concise presentation of those aspects of pharmacology and physiology that are relevant either directly or indirectly to the perioperative anesthetic management of patients.Since the publication of the second edition...the number of drugs available to anesthsiologists has expanded, particularly with respect to inhaled anesthetics, sedative-hypnotics, opioids, and local anethetics. In Excellent Pre-owned condition! There are 903 pages, of which there are maybe 5 or 6 students notes in the entire book. Also persons name is written on bottom of the book as per photo. This book normally retails over $200! There are no ripped or torn pages.