AANA journal
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The evolution of the current recommendations for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation have slowly evolved following the development of cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for the adult patient. Anatomical and physiological differences along with the pathophysiology of pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest mandate special consideration when approaching pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Conscious awareness is an infrequent complication of general anesthesia. All methods of anesthesia have been implicated, and no method guarantees amnesia. This article examines implicit and explicit memory and discusses factors associated with awareness. ⋯ Strategies to block threatening auditory stimuli include use of earphones, music tapes, white noise, reassuring statements, or positive suggestion. Behavioral anesthesia decreases patient stress to enhance recovery. Evidence of patient benefit resulting from therapeutic suggestion is inconclusive.