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Anesthetic considerations for syndromic children undergoing eye s | 28934
Pediatrics & Therapeutics

Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access

ISSN: 2161-0665

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Anesthetic considerations for syndromic children undergoing eye surgeries in an out-patient facility


3rd International Conference on Pediatrics

May 18-20, 2015 San Antonio, Texas, USA

Jacqueline Tutiven

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Pediat Therapeut

Abstract :

In freestanding eye hospitals and centers, we come across pediatric patients who can present discreet features of an underlying congenital abnormality to complex syndromes with co-morbid issues. The primary evaluation of importance to the anesthesiologist includes airway assessment, the presence of a congenital cardiac disease, neuromuscular disease and / or a metabolic disorder. There are common dysmorphic features found in many of these affected children. There are also very discreet signs and symptoms of structural defects in the airway, heart and muscle system that may become apparent when the child is placed under general anesthesia. This presentation reviews important aspects for the peri-operative pediatric anesthesia risk assessment in children with syndromes who present for eye evaluations and surgeries. It is not this author��?s intention to categorize and discuss all the syndromes and congenital disorders that exist, but to delineate the important problems and features commonly found that may affect perioperative outcome.The risks that surround a genetically compromised child when undergoing general anesthesia should be delineated and a plan fomented to adhere with appropriate standards of care. The intensity of service required for disease complexity, whether in an outpatient environment or an in-hospital referral, should reflect the best possible clinical outcome. In general, healthy children undergo many of the same risks as adult patients under anesthesia. The difference is that these children have challenging presentations and the need for visual improvements will have them exposed to precarious situations only with special planning should ensure them a safe and positive outcome.

Biography :

Email: Jtutiven@med.miami.edu

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