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This chapter will focus on the role of education and provide guidance to those who engage in teaching the specialty of pediatric anesthesiology as part of postgraduate training. It is organized into six sections. Sections 2 to 5 begin with…

Introduction Cancer during childhood remains one of the leading causes of disease-related mortality among pediatric patients. With advancements in the treatment of pediatric oncologic disorders and improved survival rates, the pediatric anesthesiologist will encounter these patients in the operating room,…

Introduction In light of the advances in healthcare, dental disease is still among the most prevalent of diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although dental caries (tooth decay) is largely preventable, it remains the most…

Introduction Trauma is the forceful disruption of bodily homeostasis that affects physical, psychological, and family functioning, and it remains one of the most common pediatric public health problems worldwide, killing more than 900,000 children each year ( ; ). According…

Introduction Plastic and reconstructive surgery for the pediatric patient can involve any part of the body and includes children with a variety of pathologies related to coexisting diseases and syndromes. This may require surgery on the face, skull, thorax, and…

Anesthesiology has evolved into an incredibly safe medical specialty. In large part, this is due to improvements in monitoring and medications, and the preoperative evaluation and preparation by the anesthesiologist are also important components of this safety. There are multiple…

Introduction In the past few decades, new scientific knowledge of physiology and pharmacology in developing humans and technologic advancements in equipment and monitoring have markedly changed the practice of pediatric anesthesia. In addition, further emphasis on patient safety (e.g., correct…
Introduction Pain management before, during, and after any procedure is a key component to successful outcomes in plastic surgery. Consistent patient satisfaction hinges largely upon favorable impressions and recollections of the surgical experience. As such, patient satisfaction and pain management…
Risk Incidence of 1:5000 live births; varies among different ethnic groups. Male to female ratio is 4:1, although bias is lost in longer segment disease. Occurs as an isolated phenotype but may be associated with congenital abnormalities and associated syndromes.…