Associated medical conditions in children

Publication date: Available online 7 July 2018Source: Anaesthesia & Intensive Care MedicineAuthor(s): Elena FernandezAbstractChildren with acute and chronic associated medical conditions often present for surgical and radiological procedures. An understanding of the implications of these conditions for anaesthesia is important in preventing perioperative adverse events. In this article, we outline the relevant clinical features of some of the commonly encountered associated medical conditions and provide guidance on the current evidence for the perioperative anaesthetic management of these children.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research