A Practical Approach to Pediatric Anesthesia

by Robert S. Holzman, Thomas J. Mancuso, David M. Polaner

Overview

Part of the highly popular Practical Approach to Anesthesia series, this new edition combines the comprehensive depth of a textbook and the user-friendly features of a practical handbook. Focusing on clinical issues in pediatric anesthesia, it contains the in-depth information you need for daily practice and study, presented in a concise, bulleted format for quick reference. With its emphasis on developmental aspects of pediatric anesthesia, numerous illustrations and tables, and methodical approach to decision making, this updated reference is an invaluable resource for anyone involved with anesthesia of children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781469889832
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	07/02/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	704
File size:	52 MB
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Table of Contents

Contributing Authors     ix
Preface     xi
Acknowledgment     xiii
Approach to the Pediatric Patient
Fundamental Differences between Children and Adults   Robert S. Holzman     3
Developmental Pharmacology   George H. Meakin     17
General Preoperative Evaluation and Consultative Pediatric Anesthesia   Lynne R. Ferrari     48
Risk Management and Quality Improvement   Robert S. Holzman     60
Ethical and Legal Considerations in Pediatric Anesthesia   David B. Waisel     71
Clinical and Operational Aspects of Pediatric Anesthesia
Anesthetic Equipment and Facilities   Robert S. Holzman     79
Management of General Anesthesia   David M. Polaner     100
Regional Anesthesia   David M. Polaner   Corrie T. M. Anderson     117
Postanesthetic Recovery   Richard H. Blum     141
Pediatric Pain Management   Corrie T. M. Anderson   David M. Polaner     152
Systems-Based Pediatric Anesthesia   David M. Polaner     169
Anesthetic Management of Normalities and Abnormalities
The Central Nervous System: Pediatric Neuroanesthesia   Craig D. McClain   Sulpicio G. Soriano     177
The Eye: Pediatric Ophthalmologic Surgery   Tonya L. K. Miller   Thomas J. Mancuso     215
The Head and Neck: Specialty and Multidisciplinary Surgery   Robert S. Holzman   Charles D. Nargozian     223
The Body Cavity and Wall   Robert S. Holzman     286
The Cardiovascular System   Barry D. Kussman   James A. DiNardo     306
Gut Development: Surgical and Anesthetic Implications   Robert S. Holzman     375
The Foregut and Chest   Bhavandeep Veenu Kang   Babu V. Koka     383
The Midgut   Robert S. Holzman     411
The Hindgut   Robert S. Holzman     417
Abdominal Tumors   Christian Seefelder     425
The Urogenital System   Robert S. Holzman     443
The Musculoskeletal System and Orthopedic Surgery   Mary Ellen McCann   Robert M. Brustowicz   Robert S. Holzman     457
Integumentary System   Geoffrey Lane   David M. Polaner     506
Hematopoietic System   Thomas J. Mancuso     517
Endocrine Disease   Annette Chakkalakal   David M. Polaner     528
Neuromuscular Disorders    Thomas J. Mancuso     541
Metabolic Diseases and Inborn Errors of Metabolism   Christopher L. Ciarallo   Jeffrey L. Galinkin     552
Abnormalities of the Immune Response and Infection   Thomas J. Mancuso     566
Special Situations in Pediatric Anesthesia
Anesthesia for Fetal Surgery   Kha M. Tran   Jeffrey L. Galinkin     575
Delivery Room Issues and Resuscitation of the Newborn   Thomas J. Mancuso     583
Pediatric Resuscitation   Thomas J. Mancuso     594
Anesthesia for the Preterm Newborn   Thomas J. Mancuso     601
Minimally Invasive Surgery   Robert S. Holzman     610
Solid Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation   Judit Szolnoki     619
Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room   David M. Polaner     628
Trauma and Casualty Management   Robert S. Holzman     636
Index     655

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Tariq M. Malik, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)
Description: Part of the Practical Approach to Anesthesia series, this is a concise but comprehensive collection of information on pediatric anesthesia. As is the hallmark of this series, the information is generally provided in a bulleted format with important points highlighted in bold. The authors make a point of discussing the rationale of an anesthesia plan in the context of the pathophysiology of each disease.
Purpose: The stated intention is to provide practical information on pediatric anesthesia in a ready to use format, along with the rationales for anesthetic approaches in different disease conditions. The authors have successfully achieved their objectives without making the book too burdensome.
Audience: The book is meant for any anesthesiologist who takes care of children. It discusses wide range of conditions, from common to uncommon, and the information is quite complete, making the book useful for even experienced anesthesiologists. The contributors share their considerable experience, providing their opinions throughout the book.
Features: The first section deals with basic concepts of pediatric physiology and pharmacology as they relate to anesthetic management and preoperative evaluation. The second section is devoted to general pediatric anesthesia management and covers topics such as equipment and room setup, general principles of induction and management, recovery issues, and pain management. The chapter on regional anesthesia is a treat to read, full of descriptions of all the useful blocks with guidelines for local anesthetic dosage. The third section covers every organ and system dysfunction and their anesthetic management, including inborn errors of metabolic conditions. The final section discusses special situations like anesthesia for fetal surgery and preterm babies, providing anesthesia outside the operating room, and anesthesia for trauma or organ transplantation. The book is unique in its breadth and depth of coverage in such a handy format. Every chapter is clearly written and the information is very practical. Important points are highlighted so they don't get missed. There is great deal of emphasis on embryology to provide a better understanding of anesthetic plans. The chapter on organ disorders is neatly organized under the headings of background, embryology of disorder, pathophysiology of resulting dysfunction, anesthetic implications, anesthetic options, a complete anesthetic plan, and recovery issues. All this is accomplished in a page or two for each disorder. It's hard to find fault with such a dedicated effort.
Assessment: This is an excellent book in every aspect. It is comprehensive, brief, practical, and to the point. Information is organized in a readily accessible format. It is well illustrated and well referenced. It fills the gap between small handbooks, which say too little, and big textbooks, which say too much, when guidance is needed in a timely fashion. It is a must read for any student of pediatric anesthesia at any level of training.

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