Perioperative implications of common respiratory problems.
Pediatric surgical patients can present with a number of challenging common respiratory problems. This article reviews potential perioperative implications and anesthetic management of asthma, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and the effects of passive environmental smoke on children presenting for surgery.
Stasic
Andrew F
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Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
D000758:Anesthesia; D001249:Asthma; D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects
D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution