Smith's anesthesia for infants and children

Special characteristics of pediatric anesthesia -- Behavioral development -- Respiratory physiology -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Regulation of fluids and electrolytes -- Thermoregulation : physiology and perioperative disturbances -- Developmental pharmacology -- Intravenous agents -- Inhaled anesthetic agents -- Local anesthetic agents -- Opioids -- Neuromuscular blocking agents -- Anesthetic adjuncts -- Psychological aspects of pediatric anesthesia -- Preoperative preparation -- Equipment -- Pediatric anesthesia monitoring -- Airway management -- Induction, maintenance, and recovery -- Blood conservation and transfusion medicine -- Pain management -- Regional anesthesia -- Neonatology for anesthesiologists -- Anesthesia for general surgery in the neonate -- Anesthesia for fetal surgery -- Anesthesia for congenital heart surgery -- Congenital cardiac anesthesia : nonbypass procedures -- Anesthesia for neurosurgery -- Anesthesia for thoracic surgery -- Anesthesia for general abdominal and urologic surgery -- Anesthesia for pediatric otorhinolaryngologic surgery -- Anesthesia for pediatric plastic surgery -- Anesthesia for pediatric orthopedic surgery -- Anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery -- Anesthesia for organ transplantation -- Anesthesia for conjoined twins -- Anesthesia for the pediatric trauma patient -- Anesthesia for burn injuries -- Anesthesia for pediatric dentistry -- Anesthesia and sedation for pediatric procedures outside the operating room -- Pediatric sedation -- Anesthesia for same-day surgery -- Anesthesia for surgical missions -- Endocrine disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Hematology and coagulation disorders -- Oncologic disorders -- Genetic muscle disorders -- Malignant hyperthermia -- Pediatric obesity -- Special pediatric disorders -- Dermatology for the anesthesiologist -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Critical care medicine -- Cardiac intensive care unit -- Safety and outcome in pediatric anesthesia -- History of pediatric anesthesia -- Medicolegal and ethical aspects -- Statistics. Pediatric drug dosages -- Growth curves -- Normal pulmonary function values -- Index of syndromes and their pediatric anesthetic implications.

Now thoroughly up to date with new chapters and new multimedia resources, Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children, 10th Edition, by Drs. Peter Davis and Franklyn Cladis, covers the information you need to provide effective perioperative care for any type of pediatric surgery. Leading experts in pediatric anesthesia bring you up to date with every aspect of both basic science and clinical practice, helping you incorporate the latest clinical guidelines and innovations in your practice.