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The preparedness of preoperative anesthesia equipment's and monitors for pediatric patients

Biresaw Ayen Tegegne1, Girmay Fitiwi Lema1, Demeke Yilkal Fentie1

  • 1Department of anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|July 10, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Many pediatric anesthesia equipment and monitoring preparations fall short of standards in resource-limited settings. This highlights critical practice gaps in ensuring appropriately sized equipment for pediatric patients undergoing surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Optimal perioperative care for pediatric patients necessitates specialized anesthesia equipment and monitors.
  • Resource-limited settings face challenges in providing adequate anesthesia services for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current practices in preparing anesthesia equipment and monitors for pediatric patients.
  • To identify gaps in the availability and readiness of essential pediatric anesthesia tools.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 150 pediatric patients undergoing surgery.
  • Data collection via semi-structured questionnaires.
  • Descriptive statistical analysis using Epi Data and Stata.

Main Results:

  • Only stethoscopes and small-sized syringes met 100% of preparation standards.
  • Pediatric stylets, defibrillators, and Foley catheters showed 0% adherence to standards.
  • Significant variability (10-97%) was observed for other equipment and monitor preparations.

Conclusions:

  • Despite some adherence, substantial practice gaps exist in preparing pediatric anesthesia equipment and monitors.
  • There is a critical need to improve the availability and appropriate sizing of equipment for pediatric anesthesia.
  • Addressing these gaps is crucial for ensuring safe and effective perioperative care for children.

Keywords:
equipmentmonitorspaediatrics anaesthesia

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