Tag Francine S. Yudkowitz

Moyamoya

Risk Occurs in both children and adults, peak age at 5 y and 40 y, respectively Female-to-male ratio of 1.8:1 Highest incidence in Japanese and Asian populations; familial occurrence 10% Perioperative Risks Stroke Worry About Hypocarbia and hypercarbia Adequate cerebral…

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children

Risk Physiologic GER usually resolves by 12–15 mo of age. 10% of pyloric stenosis pts. After diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula, and esophageal atresia repairs Neurologically impaired, developmentally delayed, trisomy syndromes, and hiatal hernia. Perioperative Risks Aspiration during induction of anesthesia…