The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook

Caring for patients with congenital heart disease presents unique challenges for anesthesiologists across the perioperative continuum. This text offers a comprehensive, practical guide to the assessment, management, and anesthetic care of pediatric and adult patients with congenital cardiac conditions. Divided into two parts, the book first covers foundational principles, including cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, coronary heart disease concepts, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and interpretation of cardiac catheterization data. The second part addresses specific disorders and diseases using a consistent template that covers anatomical and physiological features, surgical interventions, anesthetic strategies, and postoperative care. Special chapters discuss heart and heart–lung transplantation, including anesthetic considerations for non-cardiac surgery in transplant recipients.

Key Features

• Concise, practical guide ideal for anesthesiology residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians
• Templated chapter layout for easy reference by multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and surgeons
• Clear, bulleted content and helpful illustrations for rapid clinical reference
• Guidelines on perioperative management for specific congenital heart lesions, including non-cardiac surgical procedures
• Coverage of complex cases, including heart and heart–lung transplant patients
• Valuable as both a reference resource and a study aid for trainees and practitioners in anesthesiology and cardiac critical care