Pediatric Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain

by Astuto, Marinella; Antonelli, Massimo

• ISBN13: 9788847026841
• ISBN10: 8847026849
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-02-27
• Publisher: Springer Nature

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current standards of anesthesia and intensive care in neonates and children. It is divided into four sections, the first of which considers various clinical and technological interventions, including use of the anesthesia machine, models of pain management, and provision of first aid in emergencies and disasters. Aspects of the management of fluid and electrolyte balance and blood transfusion are then explored, with careful attention to early and late postoperative complications. The third section focuses on the indications, principles, and techniques of artificial ventilation, while the final section addresses the diagnosis and management of severe infections, sepsis, and organ dysfunction. Important information is also provided on clinical research in pediatric anesthesia, tissue perfusion monitoring, non-invasive ventilation, systemic candidiasis, and use of ECMO in patients with heart/lung disorders. This book will be an extremely useful source of information for both novices and more experienced practitioners in the field.