Download – Paediatric Anaesthesia Review

This article outlines the essential principles of safe paediatric anaesthesia covering the basics of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology emphasising the differences which exist between adults and children. It assesses how principles used in adult anaesthesia may be adapted to paediatric anaesthesia and includes suggested techniques, monitoring methods, regimens for fluid management and new advances in paediatric pain management. It is divided into three sections; physiology, pharmacology and practical considerations.

Lyn Rusy and Elmira Usaleva