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
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
