title: Reducing perioperative pain and anxiety.
abstract: As outpatient surgery becomes the norm, pediatricians are increasingly involved in preparing children--and their families--for the experience. This anesthesiologist's approach can help you guide your patients toward a smooth recovery.
authors.affiliation: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Zuckerberg
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000523:psychology*; D001007:Anxiety; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000523:psychology*; D002666:Psychology, Child