BookCraig Sims, Dana Weber, Chris Johnson, editors.
Summary: The second edition of the successful book "Your Guide to Pediatric Anesthesia" offers a practical approach to pediatric anesthesia with a concise account of the topic in a reader-friendly format. The book begins with an overview of pediatric anesthesia then continues with chapters related to different pediatric surgeries and the relevant anesthetic issues, including a chapter of emergency scenarios in pediatric anesthesia. The final section has chapters containing past exam questions in pediatric anesthesia, a set of clinical scenarios written in an exam question and answer format, and a glossary of syndromes and conditions with brief, important information and practical recommendations. The book also includes an accurate and comprehensive index which helps readers guide themselves through the book. Written in a consistent, exam-focused, non-academic writing style, chapters provide a clear explanation of each topic with a review of management options, discussing advantages and disadvantages, and concluding with a suggested practical approach in each case. It contains the syllabus for the College exams, but is also full of practical techniques and discussion for trainees during their pediatric rotation. It is relevant and useful for anesthetists who have completed their exams and are now caring for children in their practice. A Guide to Pediatric Anesthesia covers the important topics at a level suitable for trainees, occasional pediatric anesthetists and anesthetic assistants.
Contents:
1. An Overview of Paediatric Anaesthesia
2 Pharmacology of Anaesthetic Agents in Children
3 Behavioural Management of Children
4 Airway Management
5. Fluid Management
6 Equipment and Monitoring
7 Resuscitation and Emergency Drugs
8 Crisis Scenarios
8 Acute Pain Management
9 Regional Anaesthesia
10. Respiratory illnesses and their influence on anaesthesia
11 Chronic Diseases of Childhood
12 Congenital Syndromes & Conditions
13 Neonatal Anaesthesia
14 Anaesthesia for Paediatric General Surgery
15 Otolaryngology
16 Bronchoscopy & Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Trachea
17. Anaesthesia for Dental Procedures
18 Anaesthesia for Orthopaedic Surgery. 19 Congenital Heart Disease
20 Anaesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
21 Anaesthesia for Plastic Surgery
22 Paediatric Neuroanaesthesia.
23 Anaesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery
24 Anaesthesia for Urological Surgery
25. Trauma and Burns
26 Malignancy and Treatment of Malignancies
27 Procedural Sedation
‐ Anaesthesia & Sedation of Children Away from the OR
28 Vascular Access
29 The Child at Risk ‐ Child Protection and the Anaesthetist
30 Paediatric Intensive Care
31 A selection of clinical scenarios in short answer question format
32 Glossary of Syndromes and Diseases
33 Short Answer Questions from Past FANZCA and FRCA Examinations
34 Useful Formulae for Paediatric Anaesthesia.