title: Anaesthetic considerations for paediatric laparoscopy.
abstract: Children, infants and neonates represent an anaesthetic challenge because of age-specific anatomical and physiological issues. Apart from paediatric-specific anaesthetic considerations, the paediatric anaesthetist must understand the implications of laparoscopic surgery, and prevent and react appropriately to changes that will occur during these procedures. Pre-operative assessment is a multi-specialist responsibility. Predicting the effects on each organ system, planning the strategy required and maintaining open communication within the team ensure the success of the operation and limit peri-operative morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Lance@globalmicro.co.za
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lasersohn
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests