Fundamentals Of Pediatric Neuroanesthesia

The book provides an excellent review of all the clinical aspects of neuroanesthesia in children, including neurosurgeries during fetal state to neonatal, infancy, toddler, and school-going age groups. To provide optimal anesthetic care in children undergoing neurosurgery, the care provider must have adequate knowledge on the developing brain and spinal cord, and the effect of anesthetics on the neuronal tissue, and the inherent issues pertaining to neurologic lesions. This book covers the diagnostic, imaging, surgical as well as anesthetic managements of all the neurosurgical problems in children. The chapters include a wide range of topics from basic neurophysiology to general concerns for pediatric neuroanesthesia, including fluid management, blood transfusion, temperature regulation, and surgical positioning, as well as specific issues such as anesthesia for brain tumor surgery, hydrocephalus, neural tube defects, cerebrovascular surgeries such as aneurysmal surgery, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), Moyamoya disease, and vein of Galen malformation, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, neuroendoscopy, craniovertebral junction anomalies, spinal surgeries, neurotrauma, and brain abscess with congenital heart diseases. Interesting topics like neuroanesthesia in remote locations, regional anesthesia during neurosurgery, and anesthesia for children with neuromuscular disease are also discussed. Moreover, the book elaborates on advanced neuroanesthesia techniques during fetal neurosurgery and craniopagus separation surgery; and the postoperative intensive care management aspects in each chapter. It is supplemented with figures depicting surgical procedures and positioning, neuroimages, tables and illustrations for easy understanding. This book caters to neuroanesthesiologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, residents, and fellows of anesthesia or neuroanesthesia, practicing anesthesiologists, pediatric neurointensivists, nurse anesthetists, neurosurgeons, and pediatric neurosurgeons. It also serves as a reference book for the DM (neuroanesthesiology and neurocritical care), DNB-SS (neuroanesthesiology), and MD (anesthesiology) curriculums apart from anesthesia residency and pediatric anesthesia/ neurosurgery fellowship programs offered at various Institutions worldwide.

The book provides an excellent review of all the clinical aspects of neuroanesthesia in children, including neurosurgeries during fetal state to neonatal, infancy, toddler, and school-going age groups. To provide optimal anesthetic care in children undergoing neurosurgery, the care provider must have adequate knowledge on the developing brain and spinal cord, and the effect of anesthetics on the neuronal tissue, and the inherent issues pertaining to neurologic lesions. This book covers the diagnostic, imaging, surgical as well as anesthetic managements of all the neurosurgical problems in children. The chapters include a wide range of topics from basic neurophysiology to general concerns for pediatric neuroanesthesia, including fluid management, blood transfusion, temperature regulation, and surgical positioning, as well as specific issues such as anesthesia for brain tumor surgery, hydrocephalus, neural tube defects, cerebrovascular surgeries such as aneurysmal surgery, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), Moyamoya disease, and vein of Galen malformation, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, neuroendoscopy, craniovertebral junction anomalies, spinal surgeries, neurotrauma, and brain abscess with congenital heart diseases. Interesting topics like neuroanesthesia in remote locations, regional anesthesia during neurosurgery, and anesthesia for children with neuromuscular disease are also discussed. Moreover, the book elaborates on advanced neuroanesthesia techniques during fetal neurosurgery and craniopagus separation surgery; and the postoperative intensive care management aspects in each chapter. This book caters to neuroanesthesiologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, residents, and fellows of anesthesia or neuroanesthesia, practicing anesthesiologists, pediatric neurointensivists, nurse anesthetists, neurosurgeons, and pediatric neurosurgeons. It also serves as a reference book for the DM (neuroanesthesiology and neurocritical care), DNB-SS (neuroanesthesiology), and MD (anesthesiology) curriculums apart from anesthesia residency and pediatric anesthesia/ neurosurgery fellowship programs offered at various Institutions worldwide.

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

A practical guide to best practice in managing the perioperative care of pediatric neurosurgical patients.

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.

Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia is edited by internationally known pediatric anesthesiologist Ron Litman from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and includes contributions from 40 authors from children's hospitals throughout the United States. Basics concisely presents all of the knowledge essential to the safe practice of pediatric anesthesia. 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; and critical care. Tightly focused, user-friendly chapters make it ideal as a text to accompany rotations in pediatric anesthesia, refresher for certification or re-certification, and as a reference for everyday clinical practice. 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 Basicsofpediatricanesthesia.com is an accompanying website with figures, photos, videos and more.

Rev. ed. of: Pediatric anesthesia / [edited by] George A. Gregory. 4th ed. c2002.

Provides a clinically relevant and easy-to-read review of all key topics, written and edited by leading pediatric anesthesiology physicians.