Description
Written in clear, concise language for superb readability, Litman's Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia, 3rd Edition, provides a solid foundation of essential knowledge in this complex field. It covers everything from general pediatric physiology and pharmacology principles through important pediatric diseases; preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care; anesthesia for a full range of specific surgical procedures; pain management; and critical care. An excellent resource for learners of pediatric anesthesia, this tightly focused, user-friendly handbook is a well-regarded resource that has been used to train pediatric residents throughout the world.- Covers new topics such as the current research on neurotoxicity and health care disparities in pediatric anesthesia and pain.- Contains new "Deep Dive" boxes with more detailed information on key topics throughout the book.- Features a helpful introductory chapter on congenital heart disease.- Includes carefully chosen seminal articles from the pediatric anesthesia literature.- Highlights key concepts with photographs, diagrams, and radiographic images in print, as well as videos.- Ideal for rotations in pediatric anesthesia, board certification or recertification review in pediatric anesthesia, and as a reference for everyday clinical practice.- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: THE NORMAL CHILD- Transition from Fetal to Pediatric Anesthesia Developmental- Physiology and Pharmacology SECTION 2. PEDIATRIC MEDICINE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGISTS- Congenital Heart Disease- Respiratory Diseases- Neurologic and Neuromuscular Diseases- Gastrointestinal Diseases- Hematologic Diseases- Oncologic Diseases- Genetic and Inherited Diseases- The Premature Infant- The Formerly Premature Infant SECTION 3. ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT- Preanesthetic Preparation of the Pediatric Patient- Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia- Fluid and Blood Administration- Temperature Regulation- Routine Airway Management- Difficult Airway Management- Management of General Anesthesia- Regional Anesthesia- Malignant Hyperthermia- Postoperative Considerations SECTION 4. PEDIATRIC SURGERY- ENT Surgery- General Surgery- Thoracic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery- Neurosurgery- Ophthalmologic Surgery- Plastic Surgery- Urologic Surgery- Remote Anesthetizing Locations- Trauma and Burn Management SECTION 5. PAIN MANAGEMENT- Pediatric Pain Assessment- Analgesic Medications- Local Anesthetics and Adjuvant Analgesics- Acute Pain Management- Chronic Pain SECTION 6: CRITICAL CARE- The Critically Ill Child
