Principles of paediatric anaesthesia

Berry, Julian; Waterhouse, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.mpaic.2007.02.005

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Volume 8, Issue 5 , Pages 169-175, May 2007

Principles of paediatric anaesthesia

Julian Berry, FRCA, is final year Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro. He qualified in 1994 at the University of Glasgow, and has trained in anaesthesia in London, Perth (Australia) and the South West of England. He undertook a fellowship in paediatric anaesthesia and intensive care in Bristol and Glasgow. He is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Healthcare Leadership and Management

Paul Waterhouse, FRCA, is Consultant Anaesthetist at The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro. He qualified at the Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, London. His anaesthetic training was based in Bristol, but included a fellowship year at the Alder Hey Hospital for Sick Children, Liverpool. His specialist interests are paediatric and ophthalmic anaesthesia

Abstract

This article describes the principles and practice underlying the safe delivery of paediatric anaesthesia in the UK. It outlines the rationale behind the organization of paediatric anaesthetic services. The article describes the practicalities of creating an appropriate environment, and the equipment and techniques for general anaesthesia. Presenting an overview of the principles of paediatric anaesthesia, this article is complimented by specific articles in the series, which include principles of neonatal and day-case anaesthesia as well as dental and sedation procedures.

Keywords: induction, maintenance, paediatrics, standards of care