Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children - Hardcover

Cote MD, Charles J.; Ryan MD, John F.; Todres MD, I. David; Goudsouzian MD, Nishan G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721631983 ISBN 13: 9780721631981

Publisher: Saunders, 1992

Synopsis

Here's a comprehensive, new guide to the very latest procedures in interventional neuroradiology. State-of-the-art interventional therapies such as embolization, aneurysm treatment via catheters, emergency drug treatment of brain tumors, head and neck angioplasty, stroke treatment, and more, are covered in ready-to-use, step-by-step detail.

About this title

Synopsis

This edition presents the hands-on expertise of anesthesiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital who offer practical advice in the safe and effective administration of general and regional anesthesia to infants and children. It covers the necessary scientific information, preoperative assessment and detailed anesthesia management as well as post-operative care, emergencies and special procedures. Diagrams and x-rays to demonstrate the unique physiology and anatomy of the pediatric airway and how it differs from the adult, and comprehensive discussions clearly point out the differences in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics between infants, children, and adults. Highlights the latest methods of controlling pain for the postoperative pediatric patient are included, as well as reviews resuscitation of the newborn and child. Emphasis is placed on equipment and monitoring needs for the pediatric patient.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721631983
• ISBN 13: 9780721631981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 558