TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation and preparation of pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia
AU - Means, Lynda J.
AU - Ferrari, Lynne R.
AU - Fisher, Quentin A.
AU - Kingston, Harry G.G.
AU - Schreiner, Mark S.
PY - 1996/9
Y1 - 1996/9
N2 - The preparation of a child who is about to undergo surgery or anesthesia involves the child's family, primary care physician, anesthesiologist, surgeon, and, many times, other specialists. Communication among the individuals caring for the patient is paramount for the smoothest perioperative course. Established lines of communication permit the efficient and meaningful transfer of patient information and provide the most efficient means of informing the patient about necessary procedures. Familiarity with operating room and day surgery unit policies (eg, NPO guidelines, arrival times, and preoperative educational programs) helps alleviate patient and parent anxiety.
AB - The preparation of a child who is about to undergo surgery or anesthesia involves the child's family, primary care physician, anesthesiologist, surgeon, and, many times, other specialists. Communication among the individuals caring for the patient is paramount for the smoothest perioperative course. Established lines of communication permit the efficient and meaningful transfer of patient information and provide the most efficient means of informing the patient about necessary procedures. Familiarity with operating room and day surgery unit policies (eg, NPO guidelines, arrival times, and preoperative educational programs) helps alleviate patient and parent anxiety.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 8784382
AN - SCOPUS:0029794539
SN - 0031-4005
VL - 98
SP - 502
EP - 508
JO - Pediatrics
JF - Pediatrics
IS - 3
ER -