Pediatric Anesthesiology, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Presents the approach to anesthesia in children that poses specific challenges such as acute emotional fear and distress, fluid imbalances, greater risks for dangerous upper respiratory infections, and most importantly, dosing requirements.

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The approach to anesthesia in children poses specific challenges such as acute emotional fear and distress, fluid imbalances, greater risks for dangerous upper respiratory infections, and most importantly, dosing requirements. The guest editors on this issue are the leaders in this field and will collect the best contributors to address new research advances in perioperative and postoperative scenarios, as well as offering best practices for common pediatric procedures.

"Overall, I think this is a very useful textbook and worth the investment." Reviewed by British Journal of Anaesthesia, Jan 2105