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Pornarun Charoenraj1, Zolzaya Chinzorig2, Dolgorsuren Adiya3
1Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Paediatric Anaesthesia
|April 17, 2024
Summary
Pediatric anesthesia in Mongolia has advanced through standardized education and international collaboration, becoming a recognized specialty. Training programs are established for physicians and nurses, with fellowships and nurse anesthesia training available.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Education
- Global Health
Background:
- Pediatric anesthesia in Mongolia has seen significant advancements over the last 25 years.
- International collaboration and standardized education programs have been key drivers of this progress.
- Pediatric anesthesia is now a recognized specialty in Mongolia, encompassing all surgical services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the progress and current state of pediatric anesthesia in Mongolia.
- To discuss the training pathways for pediatric anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.
- To provide context by comparing challenges and advancements with other Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) like Thailand.
Main Methods:
- Review of educational program expansion and standardization.
- Description of fellowship and nurse anesthesia training durations.
- Comparative analysis of challenges faced by LMICs in pediatric anesthesia provision.
Main Results:
- Mongolia has established standardized education programs and international collaborations for pediatric anesthesia.
- A 6-month pediatric anesthesia fellowship follows a 2-year residency, with 6-month training for nurse anesthetists.
- Thailand faces challenges in balancing service workload with education and attracting fellows due to the private sector.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric anesthesia in Mongolia has advanced to become a recognized specialty with structured training.
- International training initiatives, like BARTC-Pediatrics, aim to expand global expertise.
- Addressing challenges in LMICs is crucial for equitable access to specialized pediatric anesthesia care.
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