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Anesthesia of thoracic surgery in children
Author(s) -
Semmelmann Axel,
Kaltofen Heike,
Loop Torsten
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/pan.13350
Subject(s) - medicine , perioperative , anesthetic , perioperative medicine , cardiothoracic surgery , anesthesia , neuraxial blockade , intensive care medicine , psychological intervention , disease , anesthesiology , surgery , psychiatry , spinal anesthesia
Summary Providing anesthesia in children with thoracic disease is a challenging task. The effects of the underlying disease, the surgical interventions, and preexisting condition of the patient need to be considered when planning perioperative care. The perioperative care for children undergoing thoracic surgery requires specific techniques adapted to the pediatric physiology and anatomy. This review is focused on anesthetic strategies for thoracic surgery with an emphasis on perioperative analgesia including neuraxial techniques.