Evidence-based perioperative management of a child with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) undergoing elective surgery; A systematic review

Children with mild and moderate URTIs can safely anaesthetized with optimal preparation and optimization of the patient in the preoperative period. Prevention of stimulation of a potentially irritable airway, use of bronchodilators and induction with propofol are helpful. Furthermore, adequate suppression of airway reflexes with optimal depth of anaesthesia is highly recommended.