The Pediatric Anesthesia Handbook

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Pediatric Anesthesia Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Section Editor

We performed a cross-sectional study to explore a potential association between preoperative anxiety and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The study enrolled 51 unpremedicated children 5–16 yr old undergoing outpatient surgery and standardized general anesthesia. Anxiety of children was assessed in the preoperative holding area and during the induction of anesthesia. The incidence of na...

Pediatric Anesthesia Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Section Editor

Epidural catheters (EC) are often used in pediatric patients for intraoperative and postoperative pain relief. The small anatomical structures and catheter insertion under general anesthesia make it more difficult to perform EC and to prevent damage. In this study we investigated the use of ultrasound (US) in detecting neuraxial structures during insertion and placement of EC in children. ASA I...

Anesthesia of the Pediatric Patient

Puppies and kittens are considered neonates until 4 to 5 weeks of age and are classified as pediatric until about 12 weeks old. Anesthesia of neonates may be necessary for urgent correction of congenital anomalies or for necessary (not elective) diagnostics. Anesthesia of pediatric patients may be undertaken for elective early ovariohysterectomy or castration or for urgent procedures. The physi...