European journal of anaesthesiology. Supplement
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It has been estimated that more than 60% of all paediatric surgery is performed on a day case basis. The benefits of this type of surgery in children include reduced costs, avoidance of the stress of hospitalization and less disruption to family life. The growth of day surgery in children has been facilitated by the development of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents characterized by short and intermediate duration of action and fewer side-effects. The more rapid onset and shorter duration of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents in children should facilitate the use of these agents in place of succinylcholine for day case procedures.
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Eur J Anaesthesiol Suppl · Jan 2001
Anaesthetic strategies towards developments in day care surgery.
Ambulatory surgery is growing worldwide. The challenge of providing anaesthesia for longer and more complex surgery in sicker and elderly patients is a reality. ⋯ Anaesthetic techniques that use short-acting drugs and minimize postoperative morbidity and mortality should become the focus. Policies on management of postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, voiding and discharge from hospital will maintain good outcome measures.