Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for chronic neuropathic pain that persists or reoccurs after a surgical procedure on the lumbosacral spine. FBSS…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Chapter 3 deals with some of the perioperative considerations for surgery for electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The invasive implantation procedure carries inherent risks, but these…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Chapter 4 addresses the mind of the recipient of electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS), beyond considerations strictly of the nervous system. A brief history of the…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (SCS) improves many forms of neuropathic pain; but, contrary to our early understanding, it can also affect some forms of…
PREVENTION OF CARDIAC ARREST Special Hazards for Children Routine Precautions Treatment of Arrhythmias Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and Fibrillation (VF) Non-shockable Rhythm (asystole & PEA (pulseless electrical activity))…
PREOPERATIVE PERIOD Drugs for Premedication Anticholinergics Sedatives Drugs to Speed Gastric Emptying Topical Local Anesthetics INTRAOPERATIVE PERIOD Induction Agents Drugs for Intubation Maintenance Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade…
This Appendix contains brief descriptions of many common syndromes and their associated anesthetic considerations for safe pediatric anesthesia practice. Also described are some quite rare syndromes that have important anesthesia…
Remote Anesthesia There is an increased demand for pediatric anesthesiologists to travel outside the operating room to provide general anesthesia or monitored sedation for a variety of medical investigations or…
Children are commonly involved in accidents; trauma is the leading cause of death between 1 and 14 years of age. Even if the injury is relatively minor, some children require…
GENERAL PRINCIPLES The anesthesia risk depends on the state of the child’s renal function and any other disease process that may be present. 1. Most children who come for investigation…
