A Practice of Anesthesia for Infants and Children

by Charles J. Coté

Covering everything from preoperative evaluation to neonatal emergencies to the PACU, A Practice of Anesthesia in Infants and Children, 6th Edition, features state-of-the-art advice on the safe, effective administration of general and regional anesthesia to young patients. It reviews underlying scientific information, addresses preoperative assessment and anesthesia management in detail, and provides guidelines for postoperative care, emergencies, and special procedures. Comprehensive in scope and thoroughly up to date, this 6th Edition delivers unsurpassed coverage of every key aspect of pediatric anesthesia.

1280 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1993

Reviews

[Nancy Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is still value in 28 year old books, and I think this is one of them. Maybe it isn't the best book I have ever read, but it doesn't meander around in circles like the Miller, or have I noticed blatantly dangerous dosage errors like in the Morgan. This book gets to the point, says what is needed and then moves forward.

I believe this sense of straightforwardness and not oggling over the newest toy is what makes this book still valuable despite its age. The Spanish translation was very well done, and I don't recall seeing major bloopers or typos. Quite impressive given the track record of this editorial.

Given I am exclusively reviewing the 1995 edition, I cannot state if this version of the book compares itself to the shiny newest English edition from the last 5 years. I do however know that 100 years could pass and this book would still be relevant. Well worth reading.

[James Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, practical, up to date coverage of pediatric anesthesia