• J Paediatr Child Health · Feb 1998

    Behaviour of children associated with parental participation during induction of general anaesthesia.

    • P C Kam, T J Voss, P D Gold, and J Pitkin.
    • Department of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
    • J Paediatr Child Health. 1998 Feb 1; 34 (1): 29-31.

    ObjectiveTo evaluate children's behaviour during induction of general anaesthesia with parental participation.MethodsA descriptive observational study in which the behaviour of the children was assessed using a Global Mood Scoring system before and during the induction of general anaesthesia, with their parents participating at induction.ResultsParental participation in anaesthetic induction was beneficial in avoiding distress at parental separation without the use of preoperative sedation. Negative effects of parental participation were not encountered.ConclusionsParental participation in anaesthetic induction of children can reduce distress at parental separation without any negative consequences. With proper preparation and education, parents should be encouraged to be present during the induction of general anaesthesia.

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