The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook av Viviane G. (Harvard Medical School Nasr, Boston MA USA) Boston Children's Hospital, James A. (Harvar

The new edition of the widely used reference on pediatric cardiac anesthesiology, ideal for use during anesthesiology residency and fellowship training, and early faculty years The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the anesthetic management of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. Divided into two parts, this easy-to-use guide opens with an introduction to the basic assessment of patients, including cardiovascular physiology, the pathophysiology of coronary heart disease, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and interpretation of cardiac catheterization data. Part II covers the anatomical and physiological features, surgical therapies, anesthetic approach, and perioperative and postoperative management of pediatric patients. Thoroughly updated to reflect the most current technologies in the field, the second edition of The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook contains new chapters on coagulation and blood