Pediatric

Clinical Resources

Vertebral Body Stapling

    Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)

      Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T & A)

        Neuroaxial Anesthesia in Infants and Children

          Pyloric Stenosis

          • Preoperatively, ensure adequate hydration and correction of electrolyte abnormalities to achieve a bicarbonate concentration < 30 mEq/L; Cl > 100 mEq/L
          • Most patients are 2-3 months old and therefore require no premedication

          Pyeloplasty

            Posterior Spinal Fusion

            • Patients are usually teenagers with scoliosis.
            • IV or inhalational induction
            • Small dose of muscle relaxant is appropriate to facilitate intubation
            • 2 large bore peripheral intravenous lines and arterial catheter

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