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Perioperative management of the infant and child

G L Dockery

    Clinics in Podiatry
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed

    Insights

    Perioperative management for pediatric patients requires careful attention to physical and psychological well-being throughout care. Surgeons must regularly review best practices for comprehensive child assessment and surgical preparation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Anesthesiology
    • Child Psychology

    Background:

    • Effective perioperative management is crucial for pediatric surgical patients.
    • Comprehensive care encompasses physical and psychological aspects.
    • Regular review of concepts is essential for all surgeons.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the holistic care of children undergoing surgery.
    • To outline the podiatrist's role in assessing pediatric surgical needs.
    • To highlight the importance of continuous care from initial visit to postoperative recovery.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and best practices in pediatric perioperative care.
    • Emphasis on the multi-faceted assessment of the child.
    • Integration of surgical, anesthetic, and psychological considerations.

    Main Results:

    • Perioperative care begins at the first office visit.
    • Assessment includes growth, development, emotional status, and psychological needs.
    • Anesthesia and surgical requirements must be thoroughly evaluated.

    Conclusions:

    • Holistic perioperative management is vital for pediatric surgical outcomes.
    • Podiatrists play a key role in comprehensive child assessment.
    • Continuous evaluation ensures optimal physical and psychological support.

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