Challenges in pediatric ambulatory anesthesia: kids are different.
The care of the child having ambulatory surgery presents a specific set of challenges to the anesthesia provider. This review focuses on areas of clinical distinction that support the additional attention children often require, and on clinical controversies that require providers to have up-to-date information to guide practice and address parental concerns. These include perioperative risk; obstructive sleep apnea; obesity; postoperative nausea and vomiting; neurocognitive outcomes; and specific concerns regarding common ear, nose, and throat procedures.
Collins
Corey E
CE
Department of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesia, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Everett
Lucinda L
LL
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods*; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003406:Credentialing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors