Abstract this chapter, reviews anesthetic considerations for children undergoing dental procedures requiring anesthesia. The dental considerations for children requiring anesthesia are discussed. The requirements for infective endocarditis prophylaxis are provided…
Abstract This chapter, reviews the basics for children undergoing epilepsy surgery. The authors discuss the incidence and types of seizures as well as various modalities for seizure suppression (e.g. ketogenic…
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of the care and evaluation for patients undergoing laryngotracheal reconstruction. The authors present the evaluation process, grading and considerations surround patients with subglottic stenosis….
Abstract In this chapter, the common pediatric conditions of Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus are reviewed. The pathophysiology of spina bifida is discussed in relation of both post-natal and fetal surgical management….
Abstract In this chapter discusses the relevant perioperative anesthetic concerns related to thyroidectomy surgery. Reviewed is Graves’ disease, electrolyte and anatomic considerations of thyroid surgery as well as the timeframe…
Abstract This chapter presents one of the most common pediatric surgeries, adenotonsillectomy. The author reviews in the indications for adenotonsillectomy in the setting of a child with obstructive sleep apnea…
Abstract This chapter presents an extremely common pediatric surgical issue; foreign body aspiration. The authors review the types commonly ingested foreign bodies as well as the presenting signs and symptoms….
Abstract This chapter presents the most common pediatric surgery, myringotomy and ear tube placement. The author reviews in the indications for eat tubes in the setting of a child with…
Abstract In this chapter, the rare yet critical pediatric surgical procedure of pancreatectomy for hyperinsulinism is reviewed. The pathophysiology and diagnostic approach for congenital hyperinsulinism is discussed. The author covers…
Abstract This chapter provides a complex review of pediatric renal transplantation. The author discusses the multitude of considerations relevant to patients with chronic kidney disease (e.g. cardiovascular, endocrinologic, hematologic, bone…
