Manual of Neonatal Care

This comprehensive reference provides an in-depth guide to anesthesia in newborns, neonates (under 28 days), and premature infants—patients who are highly vulnerable due to their small size, physiological immaturity, and increased risk of morbidity and mortality. It equips anesthesiologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely manage anesthesia and analgesia in these high-risk populations, integrating surgical, perioperative, and neonatal care considerations.

Key Features:

• Detailed coverage of regional anesthesia techniques, neuraxial and nerve blocks, and their complications
• Guidance on specialized equipment for neonatal anesthesia, including IV cannulas, endotracheal tubes, laryngoscopes, SpO₂ probes, incubators, warmers, and OT tables
• Pharmacology of anesthetic drugs and their effects on the developing brain
• Pulmonary physiology, airway assessment, ventilation strategies, and perioperative monitoring
• Preoperative evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic management, and postoperative care
• Management of common and rare surgical conditions, including oncological cases, palliative care, and pain management
• Use of ultrasound in anesthesia and procedures
• Fluid therapy, blood and blood product transfusions, neonatal resuscitation, and rehabilitation strategies
• Examination of high-risk factors contributing to neonatal morbidity and mortality, including maternal factors
• Chapters authored by experts with extensive clinical experience in neonatal anesthesia