Chapter 13 – Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract This chapter reviews the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and its effects on a host of organ systems. The author discusses the anesthetic implications of cystic fibrosis allowing the reader…
Chapter 11 – Sepsis
Abstract This chapter provides the reader with a succinct review on the continuum of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome through septic shock. The author provides a review on the pathophysiology…
Chapter 10 – Asthma
Abstract This chapter provides an overview of pediatric asthma. The author reviews the pathophysiology, precipitating factors and clinical symptoms of asthma. The preoperative plan for patients with asthma is reviewed….
Chapter 8 – Monitoring of the Pediatric Patient
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics of monitoring in children. The author provides a discussion on the utility of a host of invasive and non-invasive monitoring techniques from non-invasive blood…
Chapter 7 – Anesthesia Care for the Premature Infant
Abstract In this chapter, the authors discuss numerous anesthetic considerations related to the care for the premature infant. A host of topics associated with prematurity are reviewed including bronchopulmonary dysplasia,…
Chapter 6 – Emergence Delirium
Abstract This chapter discusses the phenomenon of Emergence delirium/agitation that is fairly unique to children. The author reviews the pathophysiology, detection using the relevant scoring systems as well as treatment…
Chapter 5 – Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children
Abstract In this chapter, reviews a core pediatric consideration, the management of post-operative and post-discharge nausea and vomiting in children. The authors review the incidence and inciting factors related of…
Chapter 4 – Preoperative Anxiety
Abstract This chapter provides the reader with a detailed background and approach to children and families with pre-operative anxiety. The risk factors associated with parental and patient anxiety are reviewed…
Chapter 3 – Anesthetic Neurotoxicity in Children
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview on the concerns centered on neurotoxicity from anesthetics in children following the FDA warning from 2016 and 2017. The authors provide a background for…
Chapter 2 – Pharmacology and Physiology in the Term Neonate
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of the basics of pharmacology and physiology in the neonate. The authors focus on the physiological differences between children and adults using a background…
