Pediatric patient selection and provider issues

In this article some factors that influence the safety of anesthesia care for infants and children are reviewed. In particular elements of training and ongoing experience necessary for the safe provision of pediatric anesthesia care are identified and also the necessary support needed in terms of pe...

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Published inAmbulatory surgery Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 15 - 18
Main Authors Rampersad, Sally E., Lynn, Anne M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 2005
Subjects
Anesthesia
Competency
Pediatric
risk
Training
Training
Anesthesia
risk
Pediatric
Competency
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Summary:In this article some factors that influence the safety of anesthesia care for infants and children are reviewed. In particular elements of training and ongoing experience necessary for the safe provision of pediatric anesthesia care are identified and also the necessary support needed in terms of personnel and facilities. Several guidelines relating to the provision of pediatric anesthesia care are reviewed. Finally, those infants and children who are at increased anesthetic risk are identified. It is essential that the needs of these at risk patients and the capabilities of the provider and facility are matched.
ISSN:0966-6532
DOI:10.1016/j.ambsur.2005.02.006