Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2021
A Practical and Ethical Toolkit for Last-Minute Refusal of Anaesthetic in Children.
Children's fear of a procedure, including the anesthetic, is a common issue that operating theatre staff face. This fear is generally mitigated by preesthetic preparation and information sharing. Last-minute refusal of a procedure creates unique difficulties for the anesthetist and proceduralist. ⋯ We discuss respect for persons (including assent and consent), best interests, truth-telling, harm minimization, and restraint. The importance of a postevent debrief is discussed. We also assess the value of a clinical ethics service with team members embedded in clinical teams.