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The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook, Second Edition is a concise, practical guide for the anesthetic management of children with congenital heart disease. Designed for quick reference, it integrates foundational knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care with disorder-specific guidance. Authored by experts at Boston Children’s Hospital, the handbook is a reliable resource for anesthesiologists, cardiac intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams, supporting safe and evidence-based care for pediatric cardiac patients, including those undergoing non-cardiac surgery or mechanical circulatory support.
Key Features
- Pocket-sized, user-friendly guide for pediatric cardiac anesthesia
- Two-part structure:
- Part One: foundational assessment, cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and cardiac catheterization interpretation
- Part Two: templated chapters on specific disorders with anatomy, physiology, surgical therapy, anesthetic approach, and postoperative management
- Updated second edition includes new chapters on coagulation and blood management, echocardiography, risk scoring systems, and postoperative critical care, plus a revised mechanical circulatory support chapter
- Guidance for pediatric patients after heart and heart-lung transplantation, including non-cardiac surgery
- Templated chapters facilitate rapid reference for multidisciplinary teams (cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, surgeons)
- High-quality echocardiographic images and bulleted content for quick comprehension
- Serves as both a bedside reference and a study aid for trainees and practicing clinicians
