Litman's Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia

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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. 

Table Of Contents:

SECTION 1: THE NORMAL CHILD

1. Transition from Fetal to Pediatric Anesthesia Developmental
2. Physiology and Pharmacology

SECTION 2. PEDIATRIC MEDICINE FOR ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

3. Congenital Heart Disease
4. Respiratory Diseases
5. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Diseases
6. Gastrointestinal Diseases
7. Hematologic Diseases
8. Oncologic Diseases
9. Genetic and Inherited Diseases
10. The Premature Infant
11. The Formerly Premature Infant

SECTION 3. ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT

12. Preanesthetic Preparation of the Pediatric Patient
13. Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia
14. Fluid and Blood Administration
15. Temperature Regulation
16. Routine Airway Management
17. Difficult Airway Management
18. Management of General Anesthesia
19. Regional Anesthesia
20. Malignant Hyperthermia
21. Postoperative Considerations

SECTION 4. PEDIATRIC SURGERY

22. ENT Surgery
23. General Surgery
24. Thoracic Surgery
25. Orthopedic Surgery
26. Neurosurgery
27. Ophthalmologic Surgery
28. Plastic Surgery
29. Urologic Surgery
30. Remote Anesthetizing Locations
31. Trauma and Burn Management

SECTION 5. PAIN MANAGEMENT

32. Pediatric Pain Assessment
33. Analgesic Medications
34. Local Anesthetics and Adjuvant Analgesics
35. Acute Pain Management
36. Chronic Pain

SECTION 6: CRITICAL CARE

37. The Critically Ill Child