Abstract This chapter provides a brief review of anesthetic considerations present in patients with suspected and diagnosed muscular dystrophy. The disease presentation, genetics and clinical manifestations are considered. The chapter…
Abstract This chapter provides a review of malignant hyperthermia. The author discusses the considerations related to intraoperative hyperthermia. The differential diagnosis of severe perioperative hyperthermia is considered including thyroid storm…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
