A survey of practice in the anesthetic management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis spine fusion by the North American Pediatric Spine Anesthesiologists Collaborative

CONCLUSION: Most anesthesiologists (87.1%; 95% CI 80.6-99.9) report the use of some form of an anesthesia-based protocol for AIS fusions, but our survey results show there is considerable variation in all aspects of perioperative care. Areas of agreement on management comprise the typical vascular access required, utilization of tranexamic acid, immediate extubation, and disposition to a floor bed. By recognizing the diversity of anesthetic care, we can develop areas of research and improve the perioperative management of AIS.PMID:38578166 | DOI:10.1111/pan.14895

Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - April 5, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Laura E Gilbertson Wallis T Muhly Michael C Montana Vidya Chidambaran Sabina DiCindio Kesavan Sadacharam Robert T Wilder Simon D Whyte Alan Hifko Paul D Sponseller David D Frankville North American Pediatric Spine Anesthesiologists Investigators Source Type: research