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. 2012 Sep;2(3):143-8.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5151.100891.

Perioperative management of pediatric trauma patients

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Perioperative management of pediatric trauma patients

Yulia Ivashkov et al. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2012 Sep.

Abstract

Pediatric trauma presents significant challenges to the anesthesia provider.This review describes the current trends in perioperative anesthetic management, including airway management, choice of anesthesia agents, and fluid administration.The review is based on the PubMed search of literature on perioperative care of severely injured children.

Keywords: Children; management; pediatric; perioperative; trauma.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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A potential scenario-based protocol for rapid sequence intubation in children. From Zelicof-Paul A, Smith-Lockridge A, Schnadower D, Tyler S, Levin S, Roskind C, et al. Controversies in rapid sequence intubation in children, with permission

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