Core Topics in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Paediatric Anaesthesia: A Concise and Practical Guide provides a structured, comprehensive overview of anaesthesia for children, from premature infants to teenagers. Written by acknowledged experts, the book combines evidence-based knowledge with practical clinical insights, covering common surgical conditions, legal and ethical considerations, drug dosing complexities, and emergency scenarios. Designed to meet the needs of trainees, general anaesthetists, and aspiring paediatric anaesthetists, it serves as an essential reference for safe and effective care in both specialist and non-specialist settings.

Key Features:

• Covers paediatric anaesthesia across all age groups, from premature infants to teenagers.
• Includes concise key points at the end of each chapter for quick reference and review.
• Discusses common surgical conditions and their anaesthetic management.
• Addresses consent, legal considerations, safeguarding, and ethical practice.
• Explores the complexities of drug dosing and pharmacology in children.
• Covers trauma, burns, resuscitation, intensive care principles, and transport of critically ill children.
• Written by recognized experts in each topic area, offering practical insights from real-world experience.
• Suitable for trainees, general anaesthetists in non-specialist hospitals, and established paediatric anaesthetists.
• Aligns with curricula for advanced paediatric anaesthesia training.