Counting Backwards was selected by Medscape as one of the top ten memoirs published in the past year by clinicians, offering  remarkable human stories backed by experience.

A pediatric anesthesiologist provides a behind-the-scenes account of what happens between the time a surgical patient drifts off and when awareness is again restored. Brief historical explanations about drugs and procedures provide context for current-day management, with personal anecdotes and patient stories spread throughout.

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