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MANUAL OF PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA
Manual of Pediatric Anesthesia

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Fifth Edition

By
David Steward, MB, BS, FRCPC, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine; Director, Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jerrold Lerman, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA

Description
This popular resource summarizes the principles of pediatric anesthesia and details important management considerations for a wide variety of conditions. Thoroughly updated and expanded, it reflects the latest research on new drugs and techniques. It covers everything from chronic and acute pain through the pathophysiology of surgical disease to endoscopic procedures. It's handy, pocket size is perfect for quick reference and review.

Audience
Anesthesiologists, residents.

Contents
FOUNDATIONS OF PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA

1. Psychological Aspects of Pediatric Anesthesia
2. Anatomy and Physiology in Relation to Pediatric Anesthesia
3. Pharmacology of Pediatric Anesthesia
4. Techniques and Procedures of Pediatric Anesthesia
5. Regional Analgesia Techniques
6. Medical Conditions Influencing Anesthesia Management
7. Postoperative Care and Pain Management

ANESTHESIA FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

8. Neurosurgery and Invasive Neuroradiology
9. Ophthalmology
10. Otorhinolaryngology
11. Dental Surgery
12. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
13. General and Thoracoabdominal Surgery
14. Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiologic Procedures
15. Orthopaedic Surgery
16. Urologic Investigation and Surgery
17. Trauma, Including Acute Burns and Scalds
18. Remote Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients

Appendix I Anesthesia Implications of Syndromes and Unusual Disorders
Appendix II Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Including Neonatal Resuscitation
Appendix III Drug Doses

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 559 pages, publication date: FEB-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06562-0
ISBN-10: 0-443-06562-4
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


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