Using a quick-reference, encyclopedic format, Anesthesia for Genetic, Metabolic, and Dysmorphic Syndromes of Childhood, 3rd Edition, presents the anesthetic implications of a plethora of distinct syndromes, with up-to-date information, complete and current bibliographies, and more than 140 clinical photographs. You’ll find practical information on common and uncommon manifestations in the major anatomic areas, as well as what you need to know for safe and effective anesthesia of both children and adults.

Key Features:
•Presents each syndrome in an easy-to-follow format: name, synonym(s), and common and uncommon manifestations in each organ system, followed by anesthetic considerations, including which syndromes have no anesthetic implications.
•Lists syndromes and synonyms alphabetically, and cross-references synonyms for quick look-up.
•Incorporates an overview of the pathology and relevant clinical findings for each syndrome, and highlights considerations in perioperative management.
•Features a helpful glossary at the beginning of the book, as well as diagrams that review pertinent biochemical pathways.
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Preface
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Glossary
Syndromes Starting with Numerals
Syndromes Listed Alphabetically
Appendix A: Steroid Biosynthesis
Appendix B: Tyrosine Metabolism
Appendix C: Simplified Urea Cycle
Appendix D: Metabolism of Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Appendix E: Glycogen Metabolism
Appendix F: The Porphyrias