Chapter 1 – Emergence Delirium
Chapter 1 Emergence Delirium A New Hypothesis for an Old Problem Alexander Proekt , MD, PhD Introduction The taxonomy of disorders of consciousness encountered in the perioperative period is in…
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Chapter 68 – Pulmonary Hypertension in Children
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…
Chapter 69 – The Fontan Patient
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…
Chapter 66 – Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
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…
Chapter 71 – Noncardiac Surgery in a Glenn Patient
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…
Chapter 70 – Ventricular Assist Devices
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…
Chapter 52 – Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks
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…
Chapter 51 – Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks
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…
Chapter 53 – Truncal Blocks
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,…
Chapter 64 – Tetralogy of Fallot
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…
