Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children

By Peter J. Davis and Etsuro K. Motoyama

Book Overview

The gold standard in paediatric anaesthesia reference books is back in a thoroughly revised and updated 7th Edition. Once again, renowned contributors provide exhaustive overview of both basic science and clinical practice for every aspect of this specialty. A wealth of new chapters, new content, and a new DVD-ROM featuring video and colour-slide presentations makes this book the only must-have resource for all paediatric anesthetists Anesthesia & Analgesia judged the previous edition 'a modern classic' and noted that 'each chapter is well written, clear, and concise.'Examines nearly every area of pediatric surgery, from cardiac operations through oral procedures.
Integrates the latest practice guidelines throughout the text.
Features useful appendices that detail drug dosages, growth curves, normal values for pulmonary function tests, and a listing of common and uncommon syndromes.
Includes a DVD-ROM containing video and color-slide presentations on airway management, cardiac anesthesia, single-lung ventilation, regional anesthesia, neonatal surgery, and fetal surgery.Offers new chapters on office-based anesthesia, fetal surgery, neonatal emergencies, and perioperative psychological preparation.
Presents expanded coverage of physiologic principles, monitoring techniques, pharmacology, organ transplant anesthesia, and plastic surgery.
Integrates the knowledge and expertise of many new contributors from top international institutions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323026478
• ISBN13: 9780323026475
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 1120 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.5" x 8.8"