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…

Abstract This chapter reviews the incidence, presentation and types of atrial septal defects. The pathophysiology and hemodynamic effects of atrial septal defects are discussed. The surgical and catheter-based interventions are…

Abstract This chapter reviews the thankfully rare but critical topic of local anesthetic systemic toxicity in children. The authors discuss the incidence, presentation and differential diagnosis related to local anesthetic…

Abstract This chapter provides a review of the patient with Transposition of the great arteries. The authors discuss the complexities with determining the anatomic relationships in transposition as well coexisting…