Abstract In this chapter, the author discussed the pathophysiology and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. The major classifications of pulmonary hypertension are reviewed as well as the current medical management options…
Abstract This chapter provides a review of the patient with Fontan circulation. The author discusses the indication, type and timing of the Fontan operation. The evaluation for long term sequala…
Abstract This chapter reviews the basics of anomalous pulmonary venous return. The author reviews the signs and symptoms as well as the anatomic definitions of the various forms of anomalous…
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics of non-cardiac surgery for the child with a superior cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn physiology). The authors provide an overview of Glenn physiology and the indications…
Abstract This chapter provides an excellent and in-depth discussion on the complexities associated with caring for children with ventricular assist device support. The author provides a thorough analysis of the…
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics of lower extremity innervation and the commonly performed regional anesthetic blocks. Through a case of lower extremity trauma, the author provides an overview of…
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview for pediatric upper extremity nerve blocks. The authors describe the nerve distribution and ultrasound Sonoanatomy for the common upper extremity blocks (interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular…
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview for pediatric truncal blocks. The author describes the nerve distribution and ultrasound Sonoanatomy for the common truncal blocks (transversus abdominis plane, rectus sheath, Ilioinguinal,…
Abstract This chapter presents an overview of a more common pediatric cardiac lesion; tetralogy of Fallot. The authors provide a description of the anatomic variants that comprise the tetralogy spectrum…
Abstract This chapter reviews the basics of truncus arteriosus. The authors review the signs and symptoms as well as the anatomic classifications for truncus arteriosus. The associated congenital anomalies are…
