Open AccessAnesthetic considerations in a preterm: Extremely low birth weight neonate posted for exploratory laparotomy
Author(s) -
Aparna Williams,
Preetha George,
Varun Dua
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.103382
Subject(s) - medicine , necrotizing enterocolitis , exploratory laparotomy , retinopathy of prematurity , respiratory distress , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , laparotomy , low birth weight , psychological intervention , pediatrics , gestational age , pregnancy , surgery , nursing , biology , genetics
Preterm neonates present unique challenges to the anesthesiologist due to their immature physiology and anatomy. Many preterm neonates are critically ill and can develop necrotizing enterocolitis, respiratory distress syndrome, intra ventricular hemorrhage, and heart failure or retinopathy of prematurity. Anesthesiologists play a vital role in the management of preterm neonates requiring surgical interventions, by integrating their knowledge of the developmental physiology and pharmacology. The successful conduct of anesthesia in premature neonates requires an understanding of the basic principles of neonatal care.