The differences of anaesthetic care in paediatrics compared to adults.
In the study of holistic perspectives in perioperative care the following article focuses on the care required for paediatric patients through the perioperative period. This incorporates an understanding of the anatomical, physiological and pharmacological differences from adult practice, acknowledging the most important principles of patient safety. The planning, implementation, equipment adaptations and psychological challenges associated with this group will be discussed in relation to improving the overall perioperative experience.
Clarke
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Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD. susisusic@aol.com
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*
D000777:Anesthetics