Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia: A Primer for the General

Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia: A Primer for the General

by Jutta Scheffczik

This book provides a comprehensive guide for anaesthetists managing patients with congenital heart disease undergoing non-cardiac surgery. It explains how to plan anaesthesia for these patients, offering a practical blueprint for managing any congenital cardiac lesion. The text details the physiology of both unrepaired and repaired congenital cardiac conditions, highlighting how these physiological differences impact anaesthetic planning. Anatomical illustrations of various lesions are included, with clear explanations of how lesion physiology affects anaesthetic technique and, conversely, how anaesthesia can influence the lesion. Given the wide variability among congenital cardiac conditions and the increasing number of patients surviving into adulthood, anaesthetists across all specialties are likely to encounter these patients in their practice.

Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia: a Primer for the General Anaesthetist delivers targeted guidance for managing cardiac lesions in non-cardiac surgical settings, focusing on general anaesthetic risks without reliance on immediate cardiopulmonary bypass. The book is designed for non-cardiac anaesthetists, including trainees who need to understand congenital cardiac lesions, as well as experienced consultants who provide anaesthesia for paediatric and adult cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac procedures. It serves as both a learning resource for trainees and a practical reference for consultants seeking to refresh their knowledge.