Anaesthetics 2: Perioperative management of small children

Supervisor

Rob McDougall

Department

Anaesthetics

Email

rob.mcdougall@rch.org.au

Objectives

To gain an understanding of the practical aspects of anaesthesia for small children, students should be able to:

1. Give an account of a small child (3-4 years of age) having a minor procedure as a day patient
2. Explain the benefits and disadvantages of parental presence at induction of anaesthesia
3. Explain what sort of preparation should a 3-4 year old child undergo for a minor procedure (eg: psychological, physiological)

Resources and learning opportunities

• Attending Day Procedure Unit theatre lists
• Library, Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia and Pain Management