The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
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J Okla State Med Assoc · Mar 2012
Assessment of anesthesia provides' opinions regarding pediatric induction practices in the state of Oklahoma.
The induction of anesthesia in children is commonly carried out by the administration of inhaled anesthetics via face mask as opposed to an intravenous induction. Thus far, no study has assessed the opinions of anesthesia providers regarding commonly used induction techniques. We surveyed current attitudes among anesthesiologist to understand anesthesia induction techniques in pediatric patients in the community. ⋯ To evaluate pediatric anesthesia induction techniques, the attitudes of anesthesia providers were assessed. Although 84% of responders felt comfortable with pediatric patients and 77% felt proficient, our data suggests that further education and research can be done to help facilitate a higher percentage who feel comfortable with pediatric induction techniques.