A Practical Approach to Pediatric Anesthesia

This book addresses the critical need for a comprehensive reference on emergency anesthesia, consolidating information from diverse sources while integrating practical clinical expertise. Inspired by daily experiences in a high-volume, multi-specialty public hospital, it provides guidance for managing trauma, surgical, pediatric, neurosurgical, obstetric, and cardiovascular emergencies. By combining the latest technological knowledge with seasoned clinical experience, the book offers realistic, evidence-based approaches to safely conduct anesthesia in urgent and complex cases.

Key Features:

• Focused on emergency anesthesia across multiple specialties, including trauma, pediatric, obstetric, neurosurgical, and cardiovascular cases.
• Consolidates scattered information from basic sciences, general techniques, and super-specialty anesthesia into a single practical guide.
• Organized into nine sections covering general considerations, adult, obstetric, and pediatric emergencies separately to avoid duplication.
• Addresses anesthesia management for patients with coexisting medical disorders undergoing emergency surgery.
• Combines contributions from a diverse team of experienced faculty and emerging practitioners, blending applied experience with up-to-date technological knowledge.
• Practical guidance aimed at minimizing risk, cost, and complications while optimizing patient outcomes.
• Provides stepwise, evidence-based recommendations suitable for high-pressure clinical environments.