Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(3):158-162 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.036

Preoperative examination in children

MUDr.Petr Vojtíšek

Klinika anesteziologie, perioperační a intenzivní medicíny,

Perioperative medicine is a developing multidisciplinary field. Collaboration of various specialities is required for safe preparation

and management of anaesthesia. From the perspective of an anaesthesiologist, it is important to classify surgical procedures into

groups according to the surgical risk. Based on this risk, the extent of the preoperative examination is determined. The pre-anaesthetic

examination is typically performed at an anaesthesiology ward. Following the assessment of the patient’s internal status,

the anaesthesiologist will evaluate the anaesthesia risk and inform both the patient and the family of the plan of anaesthesiology

care. Proper analgesia is an integral part of perioperative care. Multimodal analgesia is preferred. Particular attention is paid to

the airways, venous access, upper respiratory tract infections, and preoperative fasting.

Keywords: preoperative examination in children, anaesthesiology ward, analgesia

Published: August 1, 2016  Show citation