Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8609819 Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine 2018 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
The delivery of anaesthesia to children and young people provides unique challenges. A careful, systematic approach to assessment and preparation can deliver a positive experience for the child, carers and staff while mitigating potential complications. Preparation for anaesthesia should encompass information gathering, assessment and planning for anatomical, physiological, social and behavioural elements specific to the child and the surgery. Delivery of appropriate information, consent and fasting are also key elements of ensuring positive perioperative outcomes. We consider the common components of preparation for the delivery of safe paediatric anaesthesia.
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