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….
ANESTHESIA
Chapter 7 – Anesthesia Care for the Premature Infant
Abstract In this chapter, the authors discuss numerous anesthetic considerations related to the care for the premature infant. A host of topics associated with prematurity are reviewed including bronchopulmonary dysplasia,…
Chapter 6 – Emergence Delirium
Abstract This chapter discusses the phenomenon of Emergence delirium/agitation that is fairly unique to children. The author reviews the pathophysiology, detection using the relevant scoring systems as well as treatment…
Chapter 5 – Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children
Abstract In this chapter, reviews a core pediatric consideration, the management of post-operative and post-discharge nausea and vomiting in children. The authors review the incidence and inciting factors related of…
Chapter 4 – Preoperative Anxiety
Abstract This chapter provides the reader with a detailed background and approach to children and families with pre-operative anxiety. The risk factors associated with parental and patient anxiety are reviewed…
Chapter 3 – Anesthetic Neurotoxicity in Children
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview on the concerns centered on neurotoxicity from anesthetics in children following the FDA warning from 2016 and 2017. The authors provide a background for…
Chapter 2 – Pharmacology and Physiology in the Term Neonate
Abstract This chapter, provides an overview of the basics of pharmacology and physiology in the neonate. The authors focus on the physiological differences between children and adults using a background…
Chapter 1 – Normal Parameters for Pediatric Anesthesia
Abstract This chapter provides the reader with an easy to reference tabular guide on a host of parameters relevant to the anesthetic care of children. The reader will find useful…
18 – Effects on Fluid Balance
Abstract The anaesthetist has the option to perform fluid therapy by adhering to strict protocols and rules-of-thumb. However, gaining a better understanding of how to guide this therapy adds interest…
15 – Effects of Anaesthesia on Thermoregulation
Abstract The ability of the human body to maintain normothermia via physiological reactions or behavioural changes to vastly different climatic circumstances is an evolutionarily well preserved mechanism. It is a…
