Anesthesia for infants (1 to 12 months) and neonates (birth to 28 days) represents one of the most specialized and high-stakes fields in medicine. These patients are not merely "small adults"; their unique physiology, rapidly evolving organ systems, and fragile neurodevelopment require a highly tailored approach to ensure safety. 1. Physiological Foundations
Providing safe anesthesia starts with understanding the immature systems of a newborn: Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates
Anesthesia for infants (1 to 12 months) and neonates (birth to 28 days) represents one of the most specialized and high-stakes fields in medicine. These patients are not merely "small adults"; their unique physiology, rapidly evolving organ systems, and fragile neurodevelopment require a highly tailored approach to ensure safety. 1. Physiological Foundations
Providing safe anesthesia starts with understanding the immature systems of a newborn: Essentials of Anesthesia for Infants and Neonates