Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Oct 2019
Editorial CommentDosing clonidine for sedation in intensive care.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Sep 2019
ReviewAn update on allergy and anaphylaxis in pediatric anesthesia.
Childhood allergy is common, and increasing. Many children are incorrectly labeled as having allergy or adverse drug reactions. This can pose a dilemma for anesthetists and lead to a change in practice or drug selection. ⋯ We review the process of expert allergy testing following a suspected case of anaphylaxis to guide future safe anesthesia administration. The preoperative consultation is an opportunity for referral for allergy testing to allow de-labeling. This has the potential for improved antibiotic stewardship and more effective treatment with first-line therapeutic agents.