Pediatric Anesthesia

This encyclopedic volume is the most extensive source of information on pediatric anesthesia available in the medical and surgical literature. With contributions from experts in pediatric anesthesia surgery, interventional medicine, intensive care, internal medicine and emergency medicine from every continent in the world, this book is the ultimate desk reference and a valuable resource for everyone involved in the care of neonates, infants, and children. • An international group of 220 authors from five continents. • Organized into six sections: (1) Developmental Considerations; (2) Pharmacology; (3) Anesthesia Management and Techniques: (4) Special Monitoring and Resuscitation Techniques; (5) Anesthetic, Surgical, and Interventional Procedures: Considerations; (6) Specific Considerations • Extensive subject index; full online edition with supplemental material available. Bruno Bissonnette MD FRCPC , Department of Anesthesia, The Hospital for Sick Children, University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada