What to read for pedi anesthesia?

[Doctor4Life1769]

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My program doesn't have anything specific. Should I read a separate book (was looking on amazon and noticed Smith's is supposedly real good but is also ~ 1400 pgs) or is whatever in Big Miller/Barash sufficient for the rotation? I'm a CA-1 and I start pedi next month. I plan to start reading Pedi out of Vacanti or Baby Miller this upcoming week in an effort to get an overview of the topics and finish in a week or less before going to a bigger source. Thanks!

 

[HalO'Thane]

If you are a CA-1 you are probably best off sticking to the pediatric section of Morgan and Mikhail and the pedi questions in the Hall question book (very high yield info). That should be adequate preparation for the rotation. Smith's and Cote's books are pretty dense and won't be very high yield for you to read a month ahead of time. You can always use those books as a reference to read the night before if you are doing a challenging case or the patient has specific pediatric co-morbidities.

 

[Doctor4Life1769]

So, M&M section for pedi is better than Baby Miller's?

No need to read a bigger book like Miller or Barash?

 

[countingdays]

So, M&M section for pedi is better than Baby Miller's?

No need to read a bigger book like Miller or Barash?

Pocket Cote is good for looking up practical stuff the night before.

 

[BobBarker]

Every section in M&M is better than every section in baby miller.

 

[ambiturner]

Every section in M&M is better than every section in baby miller.

this man speaks the truth - although the regional section in M+M needs updating and lacks coverage of ultrasound guidance. i also believe there's no mention of tap blocks or paravertebrals, but barring those caveats i haven't picked up baby miller since switching.

 

[RxBoy]

So, M&M section for pedi is better than Baby Miller's?

No need to read a bigger book like Miller or Barash?

I bought Smith, opened it once. Its more a fellowship book. Barash has a great section on neonatal physiology. Miller's chapter is great overview especially the ped specific procedures. M&M is a good start but I usually like more detail. Agree with comments above about Hall. We do 3 month ped block so I had plenty of time to read.

Peds also has a big initial clinical learning curve. Need to learn the routines/vitals/airway equip sizes/drug dosages ect. but you'll pick it up after the first 2 weeks. You'll also be able to appreciate the changes in pulse ox tones from 80 all the way down to 0%. I recommend having a 3cc syringe of propofol in your pocket at all times.

 

[Doctor4Life1769]

I am interested in a pedi fellowship, potentially.

Not sure what Cote's handbook is.

I'll look into M&M (and Vacanti) then. I've come to like Vacanti's text so I'll look through and see if it's also good for Pedi. I'll read Miller's too. I, too, would like more detailed info than simply an introductory text. If Smith's is too much then I won't buy it.

Any more pointers for the rotation are greatly appreciated.

 

[countingdays]

I am interested in a pedi fellowship, potentially.

Not sure what Cote's handbook is.

I'll look into M&M (and Vacanti) then. I've come to like Vacanti's text so I'll look through and see if it's also good for Pedi. I'll read Miller's too. I, too, would like more detailed info than simply an introductory text. If Smith's is too much then I won't buy it.

Any more pointers for the rotation are greatly appreciated.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1437709885/ref=mp_s_a_1?pi=SL75&qid=1349556696&sr=8-1

 

[Doctor4Life1769]

Thanks.

Currently reading through Vacanti. Big section on Pedi. I notice they frequently cite info and tables from Smith and Cote. Sounds like a good thing.