Contents
Hemodynamic monitoring 1
Low Cardiac Output 15
Inotropes and other Vasoactive Drugs 24
Congestive Heart Failure 32
Cardiac Tachyarrhythmias 37
Bradyarrhythmias and pacemakers 63
Hypertensive Emergencies 78
Pulmonary Hypertension 83
Cyanotic Spells 87
Pediatric resuscitation 89
Fluid and Electrolytes 100
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis 112
Parenteral Nutrition 124
Enteral Feeding 130
Gastrointestinal Drugs 136
Postoperative Respiratory Complications 140
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 146
Postoperative Bronchospasm 150
Ventilation 156
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia 176
Antibiotics 182
Sepsis and Multiorgan Dysfunction 202
Systemic Antifungal Agents 211
Sedatives Analgesics and Muscle Relaxants 217
Seizures 227
Management of the Comatose Child 233
Acute Kidney Injury 241
Coagulation Disorders in the Postoperative Period 256
Antithrombotic Agents 267
Management of Anaphylaxis 273
Appendix A 277
Appendix B 280
Appendix C 281
Appendix D 283
Appendix E 285
Appendix F 287
Appendix G 289
Appendix H 290
Appendix I 291
Appendix J 295
Appendix K 297
Appendix L 299
Appendix M 301
Appendix N 302
Appendix O 306
Index 307