Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Dec 2019
Learning Curve of Ultrasound Measurement of Subglottic Diameter for Endotracheal Tube Selection in Pediatric Patients.
Endotracheal tube size can be predicted according to ultrasound measurement of subglottic airway diameter. The learning curve for this method is not yet established. The aim was to evaluate the learning curve of anesthesiology residents in ultrasound measurement of subglottic airway diameter for prediction of endotracheal tube size using cumulative sum analysis. ⋯ Learning curves constructed with cumulative sum analysis in this study showed that only 62.5% of residents were able to correctly predict cuffed endotracheal tube size with 80% success rate. Considerable variability in achieving competency necessitates objective follow-up of individual improvement.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Dec 2019
Observational StudyA prospective observational cohort study on the incidence of postoperative sore throat in the paediatric population.
Postoperative sore throat is common after general anesthesia. The incidence in pediatric anesthesia is variable, and the etiology unclear. Establishing risk factors would enable prevention and could improve quality of care. ⋯ Postoperative sore throat is common in children. Endotracheal intubation is associated with a greater incidence than laryngeal mask airway use. A high rate of postoperative sore throat in children with endotracheal tube cuff pressures within the recommended range suggests multifactorial etiology. To confirm validity of the identified risk factors, we would recommend a larger prospective multi-center study.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Dec 2019
Gastric content assessed with gastric ultrasound in paediatric patients prescribed a light breakfast prior to general anaesthesia. A prospective observational study.
A light breakfast has been found to empty from the stomach within 4 hours in healthy volunteers. ⋯ A light breakfast 4 hours prior to induction may be considered, but there is need for further studies on safe limits for the volume ingested.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Dec 2019
Biography Historical ArticleBuilding an International Community of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists: An interview with Dr Edward Sumner.
Dr Edward Sumner (1940) enjoyed a remarkably productive career as consultant pediatric anesthetist at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. His leadership in clinical care helped his department rise to eminence. ⋯ During his long tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia, he led the growth of the young journal to prominence. Based on an interview and a long-standing professional and personal friendship of forty-four years, this article reviews Ted Sumner's outstanding contributions to the specialty of pediatric anesthesia and to the development of a strong international community of pediatric anesthesiologists.