Principles and Practice of Pediatric Anesthesia

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

Authors 

Snehalata H Dhayagude MBBS DA FRCA

Consultant Paediatric Anaesthesiologist, Bombay Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nandini M Dave MD DNB MNAMS PGDHHM PGDMLS
Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 

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