Understanding Paediatric Anaesthesia

Paediatric Anaesthesia is a comprehensive handbook offering practical guidance on the full spectrum of pediatric anesthetic care. Covering routine ENT and general surgical day-case procedures as well as complex neonatal, neurosurgical, spinal, and cardiac operations, the book addresses perioperative management from preoperative assessment to postoperative recovery. It also explores resuscitation, anesthesia-related complications, and considerations for children with congenital syndromes or medical conditions that influence anesthetic care. Designed for both trainees and experienced practitioners, this handbook balances concise explanations with sufficient detail to support safe and effective pediatric anesthesia practice.

Key Features:

• Covers anesthetic management for common and specialist pediatric surgical procedures.
• Guides the full perioperative process: preoperative assessment, anesthesia, pain management, and postoperative care.
• Includes chapters on resuscitation, complications, congenital syndromes, and comorbid medical conditions.
• Structured on a case-by-case basis to reflect real clinical practice.
• Concise and accessible, providing rapid reference for trainees and specialist practitioners.
• Balances practical advice with sufficient depth for safe, evidence-based pediatric anesthesia.