Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates

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

A comprehensive guide for healthcare providers, focusing on the practical aspects of anesthestic care, Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates will become a valuable point of reference for any practicing physician interested in pain management in the first year of life.It is estimated that 1.5 million infants undergo surgery and anesthesia in the USA each year. However, there are serious concerns within the pediatric anesthesia community regarding the safety of anaesthesia in infants and children. There is mounting evidence from animal studies that anesthetics in common clinical use are neurotoxic to the developing brain and cause long-term neurobehavioral abnormalities. Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates provides a comprehensive guide to the special needs of infants undergoing anesthesia. It focuses on the first year of life, the time when anesthesia mortality and morbidity is highest. Chapters are illustrated in color throughout, and include sections on newborn physiology for anesthetic management, specific procedures, pain management, and topics such as regional anesthesia and sedation. Written by nationally recognized experts, this book will become an invaluable point of reference for any physician interested in pain management in the first year of life.