This comprehensive guide provides tips and instruction for the entire range of specialists that utilize pediatric sedation. Each specialty receives tailored coverage that focuses on its unique patient population, challenges, potential solutions, and sedation techniques. Each chapter is written by a leading specialist in the field. A comprehensive spectrum of pediatric sedation will be covered, which will be of interest to oncologists, pediatricians, hospitalists, intensivists, radiologists, emergency medicine specialists, anesthesiologists, nurses, dentists, and gastroenterologists. Background chapters cover pharmacology as well as pediatric anatomy, with special focus on the airway and respiratory mechanics. The future of pediatric sedation is also reviewed as well as the cutting-edge research that is being done in the field.

Pediatric sedation has evolved to include many specialties.  This is the first book which is directed towards the broad range of specialists who deliver pediatric sedation outside of the operating room.   The contributing authors are internationally recognized leaders in sedation and in their specialty.

 

The specialty-specific chapters are designed to be applicable to all sedation providers worldwide.  For example, emergency medicine physicians will find information in the chapters entitled "Sedation of Pediatric Patients for Dental Procedures" and "Sedation in the Intensive Care Unit" that applies to their own practice.  When applicable,  chapters conclude with "Case Studies" which present challenging clinical scenarios. 

 

Patient safety is highlighted, including the design and medico-legal implications of  existing pediatric sedation services in the United States, Europe, and the developing world.  Fundamental chapters provide in-depth reviews of topics which include, but are not limited to, physiology, pharmacology, and patient assessment. Up-to-the-minute, the book presents the latest guidelines across the specialties, both in the United States and abroad, and noteworthy, ongoing research endeavors.

 

Features

·         Comprehensive presentation of pediatric sedation across all specialties worldwide

 

·         Case studies of real-life difficult clinical situations

 

·         International roster of leaders in sedation

 

·         Directed towards specialists in anesthesia, gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, internal medicine, nursing, hospital administration, pediatrics, dental, intensive care, emergency and hospital medicine