Main description:

Fundamentals of Pediatric Anesthesia is the latest edition of this book, providing anaesthesiologists and paediatricians with the basics of anaesthesia for infants and children.

Divided into 24 chapters, the initial focus is on anaesthetic problems according to different systems and functions of the body. The book begins with respiratory physiology, followed by the cardiovascular system, thermoregulation, renal function, and psychological problems associated with anaesthesia. Further chapters cover paediatric anaesthesia equipment, pharmacology, and preanaesthetic assessment, preparation and premedication. Later chapters cover anaesthesia for specific types of surgery, including ENT, ophthalmic, dental, plastic urological, cardiothoracic and neurosurgery.

This new edition of Fundamentals of Pediatric Anesthesia features 42 illustrations, a brand new chapter on anaesthesia for paediatric trauma, and guidance on selecting the appropriate drugs and dosages for different operations.

Key Points

New edition of guide to fundamentals of paediatric anaesthesia
New chapter on anaesthesia for paediatric trauma
42 illustrations

Contents:

Chapter 1: Respiratory Physiology

Chapter 2: Cardiovascular System in Infants and Children

Chapter 3: Thermoregulation in Infants and Children

Chapter 4: Renal Function and Fluid Balance

Chapter 5: Psychological Problems Associated with Anesthesia and Surgery

Chapter 6: Pediatric Anesthesia Equipment

Chapter 7: Monitoring

Chapter 8: Anesthetic Pharmacology

Chapter 9: Preanesthetic Assessment

Chapter 10: Preanesthetic Preparation and Premedication

Chapter 11: Anesthetic Management

Chapter 12: Postanesthetic Care and Complications

Chapter 13: Anesthesia for ENT Surgery

Chapter 14: Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery

Chapter 15: Anesthesia for Dental Surgery

Chapter 16: Anesthesia for Plastic Surgery

Chapter 17: Anesthesia for Day Case Surgery

Chapter 18: Anesthesia for General Surgery

Chapter 19: Anesthesia for Urological Surgery

Chapter 20: Anesthesia for Neurosurgery

Chapter 21: Anesthesia for Cardiothoracic Surgery

Chapter 22: Anesthesia for Pediatric Trauma

Chapter 23: Regional Anesthesia for Children

Chapter 24: Miscellaneous

Bibliography

Index