Litman's Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia
- 3rd Edition - May 18, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Ronald S. Litman, Aditee Ambardekar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 9 0 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 9 0 3 - 8
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Request a sales quoteWritten in clear, concise language for superb readability, Litman's Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia, 3rd Edition, provides a solid foundation of essential knowledge in this complex field. It covers everything from general pediatric physiology and pharmacology principles through important pediatric diseases; preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care; anesthesia for a full range of specific surgical procedures; pain management; and critical care. An excellent resource for learners of pediatric anesthesia, this tightly focused, user-friendly handbook is a well-regarded resource that has been used to train pediatric residents throughout the world.
Covers new topics such as the current research on neurotoxicity and health care disparities in pediatric anesthesia and pain.
Contains new “Deep Dive” boxes with more detailed information on key topics throughout the book.
Features a helpful introductory chapter on congenital heart disease.
Includes carefully chosen seminal articles from the pediatric anesthesia literature.
Highlights key concepts with photographs, diagrams, and radiographic images in print, as well as videos.
Ideal for rotations in pediatric anesthesia, board certification or recertification review in pediatric anesthesia, and as a reference for everyday clinical practice.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Anesthesiology trainees, including residents and fellows, student nurse anesthetists and student anesthesia assistants.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
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- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Section I: The Normal Child
- 1. Transition From Fetal to Pediatric Anesthesia
- Abstract
- Lung Growth and Development
- Development of the Circulatory System
- Cardiopulmonary Changes at Birth
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 2. Developmental Physiology and Pharmacology
- Abstract
- Respiratory Physiology
- Hematologic Physiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Renal Physiology
- Central Nervous System Physiology
- Developmental Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Anesthetics
- Pharmacodynamics of Intravenous Anesthetics
- Pharmacokinetics of Inhaled Anesthetics
- References
- Suggested Reading
- Section II: Pediatric Medicines for Anesthesiologists
- 3. Congenital Heart Disease
- Abstract
- Pathophysiology of Congenital Heart Disease
- Acyanotic CHD
- Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseasae
- Anesthetic Management of Children With CHD
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 4. Respiratory Diseases
- Abstract
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 5. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Diseases
- Abstract
- Cerebral Palsy
- Seizure Disorders
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Developmental Myopathies
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 6. Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Abstract
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
- Chronic Liver Disease
- Achalasia
- References
- 7. Hematologic Diseases
- Abstract
- Inherited Coagulation Disorders
- Hemoglobinopathies
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 8. Oncologic Diseases
- Abstract
- Common Oncologic Disorders
- Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Miscellaneous Problems in Children With Cancer
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 9. Genetic and Inherited Diseases
- Abstract
- Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
- Phakomatoses
- Dwarfism (Osteochondrodystrophy)
- Mucopolysaccharidoses
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 10. Endocrine Diseases
- Abstract
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 11. The Premature Infant
- Abstract
- Definitions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Apnea of Prematurity
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Anemia of Prematurity
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Hypoglycemia
- References
- Section III: Anesthetic Management
- 12. The Formerly Premature Infant
- Abstract
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Anesthetic Management of Infants With BPD
- Laryngeal and Tracheal Injury
- Postoperative Apnea
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 13. Preanesthetic Preparation of the Pediatric Patient
- Abstract
- The “10 P” Checklist
- The Patient: History and Physical Exam
- Pharmacologic Preparation
- Perioperative Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
- Preoperative Preparation of the Patient
- Postoperative Concerns
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 14. Fluid and Blood Administration
- Normal Fluid Requirements
- Intraoperative Fluid Requirements
- Postoperative Intravenous Fluids
- Blood Products
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Complications of Blood Product Administration
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 15. Monitoring
- Pulse Oximetry
- Capnography
- Electrocardiography
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Neuromuscular Monitoring
- Precordial or Esophageal Stethoscope
- Monitoring During Transport
- References
- 16. Temperature Regulation
- Normal Temperature Physiology in Children
- Normal Compensation for Hypothermia
- Complications of Hypothermia in Infants
- Heat Loss During Anesthesia
- Prevention and Treatment of Perioperative Hypothermia
- Where Should Temperature Be Measured?
- Effects of Regional Anesthesia on Intraoperative Temperature Regulation
- Perioperative Hyperthermia
- References
- 17. Routine Airway Management
- Anatomy of the Pediatric Upper Airway
- Pediatric Airway Management Techniques
- Supraglottic Airways (SGA)
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Nasotracheal Intubation
- Airway Complications
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 18. The Difficult Pediatric Airway
- Preanesthetic Preparation
- Techniques
- Apneic Oxygenation
- Etiologies of Difficult Intubation
- Anticipated Difficult Ventilation From Upper Airway Obstruction
- Infectious Causes of Difficult Ventilation
- Unanticipated Difficult Ventilation
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 19. Management of General Anesthesia
- Sevoflurane
- Nitrous Oxide
- Propofol
- Ketamine
- Etomidate
- Opioids
- Dexmedetomidine
- Neuromuscular Blockers
- Succinylcholine
- Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers
- Ventilating Children During General Anesthesia
- Emergence From General Anesthesia
- Deep Extubation
- Are Anesthetic Agents Neurotoxic to the Developing Brain?
- Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 20. Regional Anesthesia
- Abstract
- Central Neuraxial Techniques
- Neuraxial Opioids
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics in Children
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 21. Malignant Hyperthermia
- Prevalence, Incidence, and Penetrance
- Triggering Agents
- Clinical Presentations
- Treatment
- Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States
- References
- Suggested Readings
- Section IV: Pediatric Surgery
- 22. ENT Surgery
- Ear Surgery
- Nasal Surgery
- Upper Airway Surgery
- Dental and Oral Surgical Procedures
- Laryngeal Surgery
- Neck Surgery
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 23. General Surgery
- General Considerations
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Biliary Atresia
- Hirschsprung’s Disease
- Imperforate Anus
- Indwelling Intravenous Access
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intussusception
- Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus
- Meckel Diverticulum
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Omphalocele and Gastroschisis
- Pyloric Stenosis
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 24. Thoracic Surgery
- Preoperative Considerations
- Anesthetic Techniques
- One-Lung Ventilation Techniques
- Anesthetic Management During One-Lung Ventilation
- Anesthetic Management for Thoracoscopy
- Neonatal Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
- Congenital Lobar Emphysema
- Pulmonary Sequestration
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 25. Orthopedic Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Developmental Dysplasia or Dislocation of the Hip
- Spinal Deformity
- Postoperative Considerations
- References
- 26. Neurosurgery
- Pathophysiology and Treatment of Increased ICP
- Preoperative Assessment
- Anesthetic Techniques
- Positioning Children for Neurosurgery
- Neurophysiologic Monitoring
- Fluid Management
- Common Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
- Latex Allergy
- Central Nervous System Trauma
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 27. Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Abstract
- Preoperative Considerations
- Procedural Considerations
- Anesthetic Plan
- Postoperative Considerations
- Anesthetic Management of Common Pediatric Ophthalmologic Procedures
- Unique Complications During Pediatric Ophthalmologic Procedures
- References
- 28. Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Cleft Lip Repair
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Craniosynostosis Repair
- Subcutaneous Epinephrine Use in Children
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 29. Urologic Surgery
- Circumcision
- Hypospadias Repair
- Testicular Torsion Repair
- Orchidopexy
- Ureteral Reimplantation
- Pyeloplasty
- Wilms Tumor
- References
- 30. Remote Anesthetizing Locations
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Computerized Tomography
- Radiation Oncology
- The Oncology Clinic
- References
- Suggested Reading
- 31. Postoperative Considerations
- Abstract
- Routine Postoperative Care
- Discharge Criteria
- Postoperative Complications
- References
- Suggested Reading
- Section V: Pain Management
- 32. Pediatric Pain Assessment
- At What Age are Children Capable of Experiencing Pain?
- Assessing Pain in Children
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 33. Analgesic Medications
- Abstract
- Pharmacokinetic Considerations
- Nalbuphine
- Suggested Readings
- 34. Local Anesthetics and Adjuvant Analgesics
- Abstract
- Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics
- Pharmacology of Adjuvant Analgesics
- References
- 35. Acute Pain Management
- Abstract
- Pathophysiology of Acute Pain
- Setting Pain Expectations
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Continuous Intravenous Opioid Infusion
- Continuous Epidural Analgesia
- Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia
- Drug Transition
- Additional Therapies
- Suggested Readings
- 36. Chronic Pain
- Abstract
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- References
- Section VI: Critical Care
- 37. Trauma and Burn Management
- Pediatric Trauma
- Pediatric Burn Management
- Initial Management of the Burned Child
- Anesthetic Management of the Burned Child
- Postoperative Considerations
- References
- Suggested Readings
- 38. The Critically Ill Child
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Circulation
- Airway and Breathing
- Disability and Drugs
- Exposure and Environment
- Post arrest Care
- Treatment Algorithms
- Common Pediatric Critical Illnesses
- Invasive Line Placement and Monitoring
- References
- Suggested Reading
- Index
- Confidence is ClinicalKey
- Edition: 3
- Published: May 18, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 366
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323829021
- eBook ISBN: 9780323829038
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Ronald S. Litman
Affiliations and expertise
Attending Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAA
Aditee Ambardekar
Affiliations and expertise
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TexasRead Litman's Basics of Pediatric Anesthesia on ScienceDirect