Litman's Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia. Edition No. 3

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Book
August 2022
Elsevier Health Science
ID: 5562112

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.�

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

Authors

Ronald S. Litman Attending Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Aditee Ambardekar UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

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