Statistical Methods for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care by Paul Myles (Head of Research and Specialist Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Alfred Hospital, Victoria Associate Professor, Departments of Anaesthesia, and Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia)
Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter begins with a summary of key points, basic definitions and principles. This is an essential guide for all anaesthetists interested in reading journal articles and conducting research, and it also provides a basic grounding for those preparing for specialist examinations. * enables the reader to interpret statistical methods used in journal articles, understand and use statistics in research projects (and pass examinations!) * offers clear advice on the appropriate use of statistics in anaesthesia and intensive care * explains in simple terms the various statistical methods