A disquisition on sleep-disordered breathing in children

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Jerrold Lerman1

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222, USA. jerrold.lerman@gmail.com

Paediatric Anaesthesia
|July 4, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children requires careful management. This review offers pediatric anesthesiologists a framework for safe perioperative care of these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) encompasses a spectrum of breathing abnormalities in children and adults.
  • Understanding of pediatric SDB, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, is continually advancing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an updated framework for pediatric anesthesiologists.
  • To guide the perioperative management of children with SDB.
  • To ensure the safe administration of anesthesia to pediatric patients with SDB.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge on pediatric SDB.
  • Focuses on perioperative considerations.

Main Results:

  • The review consolidates current understanding of SDB in children.
  • It highlights evolving aspects of pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Provides a practical framework for anesthesiologists.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric anesthesiologists need updated guidance for managing SDB.
  • A structured approach is crucial for safe perioperative care.
  • This review aims to meet that need by providing a current framework.

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