Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Apr 2022
Meta AnalysisThe effects of intraoperative magnesium sulfate administration on emergence agitation and delirium in pediatric patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The role of intraoperative magnesium for the prevention of emergence agitation or delirium is unclear as there have been conflicting results reported by several randomized controlled trials. ⋯ The administration of magnesium sulfate reduced the incidence and severity of emergence agitation or emergence delirium in pediatric patients after the use of general anesthesia during surgery.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Apr 2022
ReviewThe new European Resuscitation Council guidelines on newborn resuscitation and support of the transition of infants at birth: an educational article.
In this educational article, we summarize the changes in the new European Resuscitation Council guidelines on Newborn Resuscitation and Support of the Transition of Infants at Birth, emphasizing important aspects for the pediatric anesthesiologist including umbilical cord management, airway management, inflation pressure, and oxygen in relation with gestational age and situation. Using a fictitious case to illustrate the main points, we give a summary of the changes and the evidence behind them.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Apr 2022
ReviewNew European Resuscitation Council guidelines for pediatric life support and their implications for pediatric anesthesia: An educational article.
In this educational article, we summarize the changes in the new European Resuscitation Council guidelines for Pediatric Life Support, emphasizing the most important aspects for the anesthesiologist. Among these are: the use of two-thumb-encircling technique for thorax compressions in infants, 10 ml/kg as the standard volume fluid bolus and ventilation after intubation at an age-dependent rate. Using a fictitious case, we present a point-by-point summary of the changes and briefly mention some of the evidence behind them, referring the reader to the full guidelines for further evidence. We also give a summary of the incidence, causes, challenges, treatment, and prognosis of pediatric cardiac arrest in the operating room.