Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2011
The effect of induction of anesthesia and intubation on end-expiratory lung level and regional ventilation distribution in cardiac children.
During the induction of anesthesia, changes in functional residual capacity and ventilation distribution (VD) occur. Although these physiological changes are well investigated in adults, little data are available in infants and children. ⋯ Lung volume and mechanics deteriorate significantly during the induction of anesthesia and remain altered during mechanical ventilation.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2011
An analysis of critical incidents relevant to pediatric anesthesia reported to the UK National Reporting and Learning System, 2006-2008.
We aimed to identify and analyze critical incidents relating to pediatric anesthesia from the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) in England and Wales. ⋯ We make a number of recommendations for practice. In addition, anesthetists should be encouraged to take ownership and contribute high-quality descriptions of incidents to national systems.