Parental presence during anesthesia induction in children

ABSTRACT
- FAMILY-CENTERED CARE has become a popular topic in pediatric nursing and, therefore, is becoming an important part of both nursing anesthesia and perioperative nursing.
- CURRENTLY, FEW HOSPITALS involve parents in pediatric surgery, even though the presence of a parent for pediatric anesthesia induction is strongly supported in the literature.
- THIS ARTICLE REVIEWS the literature regarding the effect on children and parents of parental presence during induction of pediatric anesthesia. Suggestions for appropriate parent-preparation techniques also are provided. AORN J 81 (April 2005) 780-792.