Ambesh (anesthesiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, India) provides 20 chapters that outline techniques for percutaneous tracheostomy for trainees and practicing anesthesiologists, intensivists, internists, chest physicians, emergency and internal medicine physicians, and ear, nose, and throat surgeons. Anesthesiologists from India, Europe, and the US describe the history of the tracheostomy and the evolution of percutaneous tracheostomy; anatomy; indications, advantages, and timing; various techniques and their comparison, anesthetic and technical considerations, complications, ultrasound guidance, and special situations; care; and types of tubes. Color photos and illustrations demonstrate techniques. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)