Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
Anton A. van den Berg
Department of Anaesthetics, Port Hedland Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 63, Port Hedland, Western Australia, 6721,
Australia
Research Article
“Inhalational or Intravenous Induction of Anesthesia in Children? An Audit of Patient and Parent Preference”. J Anesthe Clinic Res 2:156.
Author(s): Anton A. van den Berg and J. MuirAnton A. van den Berg and J. Muir
Background: Taking heed of patient preferences is central to the concept of “patient-centered anesthetic practice’. Anesthesia in children is usually induced by the inhaled or intravenous routes. We hypothesized that children may have preferences for their route of induction of anesthesia, and for preoperative sedation. Accordingly, we audited the preferences and compliance of children for inhalational or intravenous induction of anesthesia and for premedication. Methods: With institutional approval and guardian consent, one hundred and seventeen children and their guardians were visited pre-operatively. The opinions of the child (primarily) and guardian (secondarily) were canvassed, in standard fashion, regarding choice of route for anaesthetic induction and request for premedication. Results: Eight children <2 years of age were unable to communicate, all children >.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000156