Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jun 2020
Multicenter StudyPerioperative aspiration events in children: a report from the Wake-Up Safe Collaborative.
Perioperative aspiration, while rare, is a serious complication of anesthetic care. Consequences of aspiration may include physical obstruction, wheezing, and pneumonia, resulting in mild to severe hypoxemia and even death. ⋯ Although infrequent, death was reported as a consequence of perioperative aspiration in two patients. The frequency with which NPO violations were identified as a potential cause of aspiration highlights the struggles institutions face with adherence to NPO regulations, as these cases may be preventable. Furthermore, preventive measures may be needed to address other common causes of aspiration, such as gastrointestinal comorbid conditions.