Main description:

This book provides a detailed overview of techniques in paediatric anaesthesia.

Beginning with the basic principles of child anatomy, growth and development, the following section explains general principles of anaesthetising a child, from preoperative evaluation and induction, to monitoring, pain assessment, ventilation strategies, and transfusion therapy.

The book covers anaesthesia for numerous sub-specialties including neonatal surgery, ENT procedures, dentistry, liver disease, thoracic surgery, ophthalmic procedures, and much more.

The final sections describe special circumstances and complications, and associated topics such as safety and quality, and ethical issues.

Comprehensive appendices provide an index of syndromes and anaesthetic implications, a paediatric drug index, quick reference tables and formulae, and a photo gallery.

Key points

Presents overview of techniques in paediatric anaesthesia
Covers numerous sub-specialties, special circumstances and complications
Discusses associated topics including safety and quality, and ethical issues
Comprehensive appendices provide indexes of syndromes, anaesthetic implications and drug dosages, as well as quick reference tables and a photo gallery

Contents:

Section 1: Basic Principles

Anatomy, Growth and Development
Physiological Characteristics and Anesthetic Implications
Essentials of Pharmacology in Neonates, Infants and Children
Understanding the Pediatric Chest Radiograph
Interpretation of Pediatric Electrocardiogram

Section 2: Anaesthetic Management

Preoperative Evaluation and Premedication
Induction, Maintenance and Emergence
Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia
Perioperative Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
Assessment and Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway
Pediatric Pain Assessment and Management
Ventilatory Strategies in the Operating Room
Regional Anesthesia in Infants and Children
Transfusion Therapy and Bleeding Disorders

Section 3: Subspecialty Anesthesia

Anesthesia for Surgery in the Neonate
Anesthesia for Ear, Nose and Throat Procedures in Children
Anaesthesia for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Anesthesia for Pediatric Dentistry
Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures
Anesthesia for Major Burns and its Consequences
Anesthesia and Pediatric Liver Diseases
Anesthesia for Pediatric Urologic Procedures
Anesthesia for Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgeries
Anesthesia for Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
Anesthesia at Remote Locations
Ambulatory Anesthesia in Children
Anesthesia for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Anesthesia for Pediatric Trauma
Anesthesia for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Anesthetic Manangement of Children with Congenital Heart Disease for Noncardiac Surgery

Section 4: Special Problems And Situations

Common Pediatric Medical Conditions: Anaesthetic Considerations
Anesthesia Management in Special Conditions
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Neonates and Children
Acute Complications During Anesthesia

Section 5: Anesthetic Techniques

Vascular Access in Infants and Children
Ultrasound-guided Regional Blocks

Section 6: Notes on Allied Topics

Safety and Quality in Pediatric Anesthesia
Ethical Issues in Pediatric Anesthesia
Simulation in Pediatric Anesthesia

Section 7: Appendices

Index of Syndromes and Anesthetic Implications
Pediatric Drug Index
Quick Reference Tables and Formulae
Photo Gallery
Index