Anesthesia STAT! Acute Pediatric Emergencies in PACU


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This case-based book comprehensively covers the clinically significant problems that can occur in children in the immediate postoperative period after surgery after admission to Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Chapter authors first focus on how clinical monitoring and safety of post-op patients can and must continue after hand off to the PACU team and then describe 24 interesting clinical scenarios that needed urgent intervention in PACU. The goal of this book is to teach members of the perioperative teams around the globe how to keep anesthesia stat calls to a minimum. Anesthesia STAT! Acute Pediatric Emergencies in PACU features contributions from leaders in pediatric anesthesiology and be an indispensable guide for the perioperative and postoperative team in preventing potential problems during the post-anesthetic period.




Anesthetic Management for the Pediatric Airway


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The advancement of tactics used in managing pediatric airway disorders can be attributed to an overall growth of collective knowledge among medical health professionals. This book is designed to sustain that growth of knowledge, with 18 chapters of insight and information by distinguished medical experts in both pediatric anesthesia and pediatric otolaryngology. It concisely and thoroughly covers topics such as subglottic stenosis, pharyngeal airway obstruction, laryngeal airway obstruction, obesity and sleep apnea and thoracic airway obstruction, among others. Chapters include scenarios where the skills and expertise of both anesthesiologists and otolaryngologists are being continually tested; the use of newer drugs and repurposing of older drugs; the combination of smaller amounts of different types of sedatives while avoiding intra-op narcotics and maintaining spontaneous ventilation are described in detail; Finally, a comprehensive review of new research emerging about ultra-rapid narcotics metabolizers among patients, making them more susceptible to medications, such as codeine, along with the latest information on the purported potential neurodevelopmental toxicity of some anesthetic agents are also included. Working as both an educational tool and a practical resource, medical practitioners, students and educators will find this text to be a valuable tool for the safely managing the pediatric patient undergoing anesthesia for difficult airway scenarios.




Gregory's Pediatric Anesthesia


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Das Fachgebiet der Kinderanästhesie entwickelt sich stetig weiter. Damit stehen auch Anästhesisten vor immer mehr Herausforderungen. Gregory's Pediatric Anesthesia bereitet angehende Anästhesisten und gestandene Fachärzte für Anästhesie auf die neuen Anforderungen vor. Sie erhalten das notwendige Wissen und Informationen zu den neuesten Verfahren, um die Anästhesie von Kindern für eine Reihe von Operationen und anderen Eingriffen sich durchzuführen. Die Autoren präsentieren aktuelle Daten und Nachweise, beleuchten u. a. grundlegende Prinzipien, mögliche Komplikationen und Best-Practice-Verfahren und untermauern ihre Erkenntnisse mit ausführlichen Fallstudien zu allen wichtigen Fachrichtungen. Die Neuauflage bietet Zugang zu anschaulichen Videos, neue und erweiterte Kapitel u. a. zu folgenden Themen: - Anästhesie und Komplikationen bei Eingriffen an der Wirbelsäule, auch postoperative Erblindung. - Robotergestützte Operationsverfahren bei Eingriffen am kindlichen Urinaltrakt. - Anästhesie bei Eingriffen an Personen mit angeborenen Herzerkrankungen. Dieses neue Kapitel behandelt keine Herzoperationen. - Umfangreiche neue Ultraschallbilder bei örtlicher Betäubung. - Wiederbelebung bei Neugeborenen. - Betreuung und Rekonvaleszenz von Kindern nach chirurgischen Eingriffen (neues Kapitel). Auch die 6. Auflage von Gregory's Pediatric Anesthesia ist ein verlässlicher und zugänglicher Leitfaden für Anästhesisten, die jüngere Patienten betreuen.




Pediatric Anesthesia


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Emphasizing safety, efficacy, and evidence, this is the only text representative of the multidisciplinary effort requisite to ensure delivery of optimal pediatric anesthesia care. Featuring the expert perspectives of over 120 professionals across disciplines, this highly anticipated text is designed to meet the needs of nurse anesthesia students and certified registered nurse anesthetists responsible for providing anesthesia for infants and children. Distinguished by its multidisciplinary, practical approach, this user-friendly text delivers a comprehensive survey of all key aspects of the field, including evidence-based techniques and current trends. With brief and consistent chapters organized by body system, this text offers readers a solid foundation in pediatric anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and anesthetic care to ensure the delivery of best practices in the clinical arena. With patient safety at the forefront, brief procedural chapters review the indications, unique aspects of the preoperative evaluation, and a step-by-step guide to delivering anesthesia for a variety of common and complex procedures, as well as clinical pearls, complications management, and postoperative care considerations. More than 35 case studies illustrate application of anesthetic techniques in practice and foster critical thinking and discussion. Abundant figures and tables illustrate key points and aid in retention. Instructor resources include an instructor's manual with additional case studies, PowerPoints, and a test bank. Key Features: Presents the entire range of anesthetic procedures organized by body system Demonstrates advanced techniques and aids retention through case studies, illustrations, tables, and images Covers special topics including fetal surgery, neonatal emergencies, transplant surgery, pain management, ERAS protocols, non-operating room anesthesia, and ethical considerations Includes online resources for emergency medication dosing, age-based parameters, antibiotic prophylaxis, and case plan templates Includes an instructor's manual with additional case studies, PowerPoints, and a test bank.




Clinical Anesthesia (SAE)


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Anesthesiology: a Problem-Based Learning Approach


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Using illustrative clinical cases, this volume in the Problem-Based Learning series reviews key topics in Anesthesia frequently encountered in clinical practice and on examinations. It highlights practical issues that arise in the operating room and solutions for them. With real-world clinical cases and discussion questions that guide case progression, this book facilitates both individual and small-group learning. Each case is further broken down to include additional related subtopics for maximum yield. Evidence-based reviews and multiple-choice self-assessment questions follow each case, making this book ideal for continuing education in anesthesia for the generalist and specialist practitioner. Teachers and trainees in anesthesiology will take advantage of this book's features for targeted teaching, learning, and retention.




Pediatric Anesthesia


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Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates


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A practical, comprehensive guide to the special needs of infants and neonates undergoing anesthesia.




Smith and Aitkenhead's Textbook of Anaesthesia E-Book


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Textbook of Anaesthesia has become the book of choice for trainee anaesthetists beginning their career in the specialty. It is highly suitable for part 1 of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and similar examinations. It is also a practical guide for all anaesthetists and other health care professionals involved in the perioperative period.




Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique - E-Book


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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Perioperative** Easily learn how to apply basic surgical principles and techniques with Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique, 14th Edition. For over 50 years, this highly readable text has been trusted to clearly cover the "nuts and bolts" of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format. Expert authors Nancymarie Phillips and Anita Hornacky emphasize the importance of teamwork throughout, with practical strategies and examples of how cooperation among perioperative caregivers contributes to positive patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients, this extensively updated new edition gives you the knowledge you need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care. - Detailed information on the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles enhance students' understanding of basic surgical principles and techniques. - Emphasis on teamwork among perioperative caregivers encourages cooperation in attaining positive patient care outcomes. - In-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status help students learn how to develop a plan of care tailored to the unique care needs of all patients. - Focus on the physiologic, psychologic and spiritual considerations of patients gives students the knowledge they need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care. - Vivid high-quality illustrations reflect the latest in perioperative procedures and provide key safety information. - Coverage of both inpatient and ambulatory procedures highlights key considerations for each settings as well as for individual surgical procedures. - Chapter outlines with page numbers, chapter objectives, and key terms and definitions help students quickly find important information and focus study time. - Enhanced TEACH manual and extensive Evolve resources maximize classroom learning. - Step-by-step coverage of the foundations of surgical techniques enables students to effectively apply basic principles to practice. - Updated tables and boxes call attention to the most important concepts from the text. - References highlight the evidence-based practice approach used throughout the text.