Unique considerations in pediatric patients When it comes to anesthetic care, children are not merely small adults. Many considerations come into play beyond underlying medical conditions: the child’s age, developmental stage (physically and psychologically), physiology, social circumstances, and family factors…
Unique considerations in pediatric patients When it comes to anesthetic care, children are not merely small adults. Many considerations come into play beyond underlying medical conditions: the child’s age, developmental stage (physically and psychologically), physiology, social circumstances, and family factors…
Key Points Neuromuscular blockade has been shown to improve the ability to face-mask ventilate and perform laryngoscopy. A ketamine induction is likely to preserve spontaneous ventilation; however, apnea has been reported, and airway obstruction is always possible. Succinylcholine, despite its…