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Mary J Ogg

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    |July 31, 2016
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    This study focuses on assessing pediatric patients for discharge risks after moderate sedation and evaluating children for sleep apnea. It also examines frailty in surgical patients and the need for IV access during local anesthesia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Surgical Care

    Background:

    • Moderate sedation in pediatric patients necessitates careful discharge planning.
    • Obstructive sleep apnea is a concern in children.
    • Frailty is a significant factor in surgical patient outcomes.
    • Preoperative assessment is crucial for determining patient needs, such as IV access for local anesthesia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key factors for assessing discharge risks in infants and toddlers after moderate sedation.
    • To outline methods for evaluating pediatric patients for obstructive sleep apnea.
    • To utilize a frailty index for assessing surgical patients, including older adults.
    • To determine the necessity of IV access for patients undergoing local anesthesia.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and clinical guidelines for pediatric discharge after moderate sedation.
    • Development of assessment criteria for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
    • Application of the Fried Frailty Criteria and potentially the Braden Scale to surgical patients.
    • Analysis of factors influencing the decision for preoperative IV access in local anesthesia cases.

    Main Results:

    • Established criteria for safe discharge of pediatric patients from moderate sedation.
    • Identified key indicators for screening pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
    • Demonstrated the utility of a frailty index in predicting surgical complications in older adults.
    • Provided guidelines for IV access decisions in patients receiving local anesthesia.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective discharge assessment protocols are vital for pediatric patients undergoing moderate sedation.
    • Early identification of sleep apnea in children is crucial for appropriate management.
    • Frailty assessment can improve surgical outcomes and patient safety in older adults.
    • Optimized preoperative assessment, including IV access decisions, enhances patient care during local anesthesia.