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Paediatric anaesthesia: Challenges with induction

Dr. Lucy Kelly
Anaesthetic Fellow. The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia

Dr Michael Cooper
Senior Staff Specialist Anaesthetist.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Sydney, Australia

Edited by
Dr. Kate Wilson
Consultant Anaesthetist. Sheffield Children’s Hospital, UK

Correspondence to atotw@wordpress-1154955-4022140.cloudwaysapps.com

28th Nov 2017

Abstract

This tutorial will explore six common challenges that arise at induction of anaesthesia when looking after a paediatric patient. Anxiety, behavioural problems, the need for restraint, difficult IV access, the full stomach and co-morbidities add complexity and can make the art of maintaining a calm and smooth induction difficult.

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