title: Critical Elements for the Pediatric Perioperative Anesthesia Environment.
abstract: The American Academy of Pediatrics proposes guidance for the pediatric perioperative anesthesia environment. Essential components are identified to optimize the perioperative environment for the anesthetic care of infants and children. Such an environment promotes the safety and well-being of infants and children by reducing the risk of adverse events.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Polaner
authors.forename: Constance S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Houck
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010372:Pediatrics; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards