The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook

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 management, echocardiography, risk scoring systems, and postoperative critical care management, as well as a completely revised chapter on mechanical circulatory support. This edition now includes high-quality illustrative echocardiographic images in every chapter.

Providing clear and reliable guidance to anesthesiologists caring for young patients with congenital heart disease, this invaluable resource:



Addresses the additional complexities of pediatric patients and the anesthetic considerations for non-cardiac surgery after heart and heart-lung transplantation
Provides guidelines on specific lesions for the pediatric anesthesiologist caring for cardiac patients presenting for cardiac and non-cardiac procedures
Contains templated chapters that allow easy reference by members of the multidisciplinary team, such as nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, cardiac intensivists, perfusionists, and surgeons
Features helpful illustrations and bulleted content designed for rapid reference

Written by an expert author team at the world-renowned Boston Children's Hospital, The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Handbook, Second Edition is a must-have guide and study aid for all anesthesiology and cardiac critical care trainees and practitioners who manage patients with congenital heart disease.