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

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Contents

۱. Anatomy, Growth and Development
۲. Physiological Characteristics and Anesthetic Implications
۳. Essentials of Pharmacology in Neonates, Infants and Children
۴. Understanding the Pediatric Chest Radiograph
۵. Interpretation of Pediatric Electrocardiogram
۶. Preoperative Evaluation and Premedication
۷. Induction, Maintenance and Emergence
۸. Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia
۹. Perioperative Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
۱۰. Assessment and Management of the Difcult Pediatric Airway
۱۱. Pediatric Pain Assessment and Management
۱۲. Ventilatory Strategies in the Operating Room
۱۳. Regional Anesthesia in Infants and Children
۱۴. Transfusion Therapy and Bleeding Disorders
۱۵. Anesthesia for Surgery in the Neonate
۱۶. Anesthesia for Ear, Nose and Throat Procedures in Children
۱۷. Anesthesia for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
۱۸. Anesthesia for Pediatric Dentistry
۱۹. Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures
۲۰. Anesthesia for Major Burns and its Consequences
۲۱. Anesthesia for Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
۲۲. Anesthesia and Pediatric Liver Diseases
۲۳. Anesthesia for Pediatric Urologic Procedures
۲۴. Anesthesia for Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgeries
۲۵. Anesthesia for Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
۲۶. Anesthesia at Remote Locations
۲۷. Ambulatory Anesthesia in Children
۲۸. Anesthesia for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
۲۹. Anesthesia for Pediatric Trauma
۳۰. Anesthesia for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
۳۱. Anesthetic Management of Children with Congenital Heart Disease
۳۲. Common Pediatric Medical Conditions: Anesthetic Considerations
۳۳. Anesthesia Management in Special Conditions
۳۴. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Neonates and Children
۳۵. Acute Complications During Anesthesia
۳۶. Vascular Access in Infants and Children
۳۷. Ultrasound-guided Regional Blocks
۳۸. Safety and Quality in Pediatric Anesthesia
۳۹. Ethical Issues in Pediatric Anesthesia
۴۰. Simulation in Pediatric Anesthesia