Anesthesia for Genetic, Metabolic, and Dysmorphic Syndromes of Childhood

This guide addresses the indications, contraindications, special precautions, anaesthetic considerations and unique approaches of administering anaesthesia to young patients and adults with a wide range of genetic, metabolic and dysmorphic syndromes. Organized alphabetically for ease of use, the book offers coverage of cardiovascular, neuromuscular, orthopaedic, gastroenterologic, and other syndromes and the issues that must be addressed when anaesthetizing patients with these conditions.