Abstract Ultrasonography is an established modality in medical imaging and is evermore entering clinical practice. This chapter provides an introduction to the principles of clinical ultrasonography. It describes the use…
Abstract This chapter explores the well-established skill of upper airway endoscopy as a tool for assessing the upper airway and planning the best airway management approach for anaesthesia. It also…
Abstract When airway management is indicated, to avoid a bad outcome, patient safety will be maximised by careful decision making about and careful implementation of the chosen approach. This chapter…
Abstract Failure to properly assess and identify possible difficulties with airway management and incorporate these findings to airway management strategies can lead to a poor clinical outcome. A thorough patient…
Abstract The nature and origin of hypoxia is multifaceted. The prevention and treatment include optimisation of pre- and peroxygenation and the wise choice and use of neuromuscular blocking agents. Upper…
Abstract Despite the training and skills of airway managers, airway management complications still occur and may cause patient harm or death. The causes are multifactorial and may include patient, environment…
Abstract Ignore anatomy at your peril, and your patients’: a knowledge of relevant anatomy frequently makes procedures more comfortable and safer for patients and easier for their clinicians. This chapter…
Chapter 17 Orthopedic Emergencies Sergey Kunkov , James A. Meltzer , and Katherine J. Chou Back Pain In contrast to adults, back pain is a relatively uncommon complaint in children….
Chapter 24 Sedation and Analgesia Sandra J. Cunningham , Katherine J. Chou , and Robert M. Kennedy Overview The recognition, assessment, and management of pain in children can be challenging,…
Chapter 26 Wound Care and Minor Trauma Anthony J. Ciorciari Abscesses A cutaneous abscess is a localized collection of pus, usually secondary to disruption of skin integrity. The organisms most…
