Chapter 17 – Pediatric Trauma
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of the care and evaluation of pediatric trauma patients. The author presents the classification and evaluation of the trauma patient through the primary and…
Chapter 16 – Burns Management
Abstract This chapter, reviews burns management in children. The authors discuss the various types of burns in children and the impact on management. The authors review burn classification, penetration and…
Chapter 15 – Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Abstract This chapter provides a brief review of Spinal muscular atrophy and its three subtypes. The newly available treatment Nusinersen, (Spinraza) is discussed as are the anesthetic concerns related to…
Chapter 9 – Blood and Transfusion
Abstract In this chapter on hematology and transfusion, the author reviews commonly encountered perioperative disorders such as hemoglobinopathies, G6PD, Sickle Cell Disease, von Willebrand Disease and Hemophilia. Pediatric transfusion of…
Chapter 14 – Muscular Dystrophy
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…
Chapter 12 – Malignant Hyperthermia
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…
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…
