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A Guide to Pediatric Anesthesia

  • Readable, consistent writing style presenting a practical approach to the care of children

  • Focus on differences on paediatric compared with adult anaesthesia, and assume prior knowledge about the condition in adults to save reader’s time and highlight what is different about children

  • Focus on Australasian and UK techniques relevant for the exams and anaesthesia practice by following the exam curriculum

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Table of contents (33 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. An Overview of Pediatric Anesthesia

    • Craig Sims, Tanya Farrell
    Pages 1-26
  3. Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents in Children

    • Craig Sims, John Thompson
    Pages 27-53
  4. Behavioral Management of Children

    • Craig Sims, Lisa Khoo
    Pages 55-76
  5. Airway Management in Children

    • Britta von Ungern-Sternberg, Craig Sims
    Pages 77-114
  6. Fluid Management in Children Undergoing Surgery and Anesthesia

    • Ric Bergesio, Marlene Johnson
    Pages 115-134
  7. Equipment and Monitoring for Pediatric Anesthesia

    • Craig Sims, Tom Flett
    Pages 135-154
  8. Resuscitation and Emergency Drugs

    • Philip Russell
    Pages 155-179
  9. Crises and Other Scenarios in Pediatric Anesthesia

    • Tom Rawlings, Tom Flett
    Pages 181-197
  10. Acute Pain Management in Children

    • Priya Thalayasingam, Dana Weber
    Pages 199-220
  11. Regional Anesthesia for Infants and Children

    • Chris Johnson, Chris Gibson
    Pages 221-239
  12. Respiratory Illnesses and Their Influence on Anesthesia in Children

    • Britta von Ungern-Sternberg, David Sommerfield
    Pages 241-258
  13. Chronic Disease of Childhood

    • Alison Carlyle, Soo-Im Lim
    Pages 259-279
  14. Congenital Syndromes and Conditions

    • Prani Shrivastava, Dana Weber
    Pages 281-286
  15. Neonatal Anesthesia

    • Chris Johnson, Dan Durack
    Pages 287-314
  16. Anesthesia for Pediatric General Surgery

    • Claudia Rebmann
    Pages 315-333
  17. Anesthesia for Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery in Children

    • Ian Forsyth, Rohan Mahendran
    Pages 335-350
  18. Bronchoscopy and Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Trachea

    • Marlene Johnson, Craig Sims
    Pages 351-363
  19. Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery in Children

    • Martyn Lethbridge, Erik Anderson
    Pages 373-380

About this book

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.


Reviews

“This is an up-to-date guide that covers almost all topics of pediatric anesthesia. … The book is suitable for trainee residents who wish to understand basic concepts and their clinical application of pediatric anesthesiology. It is also useful as a compact guide for all engaged in pediatric anesthetic care, either or use in clinical practice or as a reference book.” (Munisha Agarwal, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 131 (2), August, 2020)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands, Australia

    Craig Sims, Dana Weber

  • Formerly Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Subiaco, Australia

    Chris Johnson

About the editors

Craig Sims is a pediatric anesthetist at Perth Children’s Hospital who has more than 20 years’ experience, including subspecialty training in Canada and the UK. He has completed a 12 year tenure as Examiner with the Australia & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Dana Weber is a pediatric anesthetist at Perth Children’s Hospital, having completed subspecialty training in Sydney. She has an interest in acute and chronic pain.

Chris Johnson is a pediatric anesthetist with more than 25 years’ experience, including subspecialty training in Melbourne. He recently retired from the Children’s Hospital but continues in private pediatric practice. He has completed a 12 year tenure as Examiner with the Australia & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A Guide to Pediatric Anesthesia

  • Editors: Craig Sims, Dana Weber, Chris Johnson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19246-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-19245-7Published: 27 August 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-19248-8Published: 27 August 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-19246-4Published: 12 August 2019

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XI, 539

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 101 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Pediatrics, Anesthesiology

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