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  • Pediatric perioperative care
  • Healthcare systems
  • Anesthesia training

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  • China's rapid economic growth has outpaced healthcare development over 40 years.
  • Significant disparities exist in pediatric perioperative care quality between top-tier and lower-tier hospitals.
  • Challenges include variable equipment, supplies, clinician education, and availability in lower-tier facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of pediatric perioperative care in China.
  • To identify key challenges and disparities in healthcare services.
  • To understand the impact of recent training program implementations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in Chinese hospitals.
  • Review of national residency and fellowship program establishment dates.
  • Identification of persistent challenges in pediatric anesthesia.

Main Results:

  • Top-tier hospitals provide pediatric perioperative care comparable to high-income nations.
  • Lower-tier hospitals face significant quality and safety issues.
  • National training programs established in 2013 and 2018 aim to address these gaps.

Conclusions:

  • Despite advancements, significant disparities in pediatric perioperative care persist in China.
  • Increasing clinician workload and regional inequalities remain critical challenges.
  • Further efforts are needed to ensure consistent, high-quality care nationwide.