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Essentials of Pediatric Anesthesiology
About this book
Numerous studies indicate that outcomes for pediatric patients are improved when the anesthesia caregiver has advanced training and knowledge of pediatric anesthesiology. Essentials of Pediatric Anesthesiology is a unique new handbook, providing a clinically relevant and easy-to-read review of all key topics in this important field. Written and edited by leading pediatric anesthesia physicians, each chapter takes a consistent approach, guaranteeing this book is user-friendly and authoritative throughout. Topics include physiology, anatomy, equipment, a comprehensive overview of relevant disease states, and special topics such as regional anesthesia, complications, and anesthesia for remote locations. Numerous diagrams, tables and figures help to organize the information for easy reference. Whether you choose to dip into a particular chapter or read the book cover to cover, Essentials of Pediatric Anesthesiology is a valuable review book for all residents, fellows and clinical practitioners needing to improve or refresh their understanding of pediatric anesthesia management.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Anatomy
- Chapter 2 Anesthesia equipment
- Chapter 3 Methods for monitoring
- Chapter 4 Anesthetic pharmacology: Physiologic states, pathophysiologic states, and adverse effects
- Chapter 5 Respiratory system
- Chapter 6 Cardiovascular system
- Chapter 7 Cardiovascular system
- Chapter 8 Congenital heart disease: Arrhythmias, cardiopulmonary bypass, and "grown-ups"
- Chapter 9 Central and peripheral nervous system
- Chapter 10 Development of the gastrointestinal tract and associated conditions
- Chapter 11 Renal maturation
- Chapter 12 Endocrine/Metabolic
- Chapter 13 Hematology/Oncology
- Chapter 14 Genetics
- Chapter 15 Neonatal: General considerations
- Chapter 16 Neonatal surgical emergencies
- Chapter 17 Pathophysiology of pain
- Chapter 18 Otolaryngology
- Chapter 19 Plastic and cleft-craniofacial surgery
- Chapter 20 Pediatric ophthalmology
- Chapter 21 Orthopedic surgery
- Chapter 22 Trauma
- Chapter 23 Burns
- Chapter 24 Evaluation and preoperative preparation of the pediatric patient
- Chapter 25 Pediatric fluid management
- Chapter 26 Pediatric transfusion therapy and blood conservation
- Chapter 27 Preoperative anxiolysis and sedation
- Chapter 28 Regional anesthesia and analgesia
- Chapter 29 General anesthesia
- Chapter 30 Complications of anesthesia
- Chapter 31 Special techniques and situations
- Chapter 32 Anesthesia for remote locations
- Chapter 33 Anesthesia for pediatric organ transplantation
- Chapter 34 Thermoregulation in pediatric anesthesia
- Index