Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Dec 2019
Gastric content assessed with gastric ultrasound in paediatric patients prescribed a light breakfast prior to general anaesthesia. A prospective observational study.
A light breakfast has been found to empty from the stomach within 4 hours in healthy volunteers. ⋯ A light breakfast 4 hours prior to induction may be considered, but there is need for further studies on safe limits for the volume ingested.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Dec 2019
Biography Historical ArticleBuilding an International Community of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists: An interview with Dr Edward Sumner.
Dr Edward Sumner (1940) enjoyed a remarkably productive career as consultant pediatric anesthetist at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. His leadership in clinical care helped his department rise to eminence. ⋯ During his long tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia, he led the growth of the young journal to prominence. Based on an interview and a long-standing professional and personal friendship of forty-four years, this article reviews Ted Sumner's outstanding contributions to the specialty of pediatric anesthesia and to the development of a strong international community of pediatric anesthesiologists.