Updates in pediatric ophthalmic anesthesia

  • Dina Ahmed Anesthesia Department, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Cairo (Egypt)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v0i0.552
Keywords: Ophthalmic disorders, Pediatric patients;, Mucopolysaccharidoses;, Craniosynostosis disorders, Craniofacial syndromes, Oculorespiratory reflex, Difficult airway

Abstract

This review offers a comprehensive review of the updates and the current practices in ophthalmic anesthesia for the pediatric population. The principles specific to this group of patients, starting from preanesthesia assessment and preparation to the anesthesia management in the operating room and even postoperative considerations are discussed. The physiologic and pharmacologic specifics are described. A special part has been dedicated to the special needs and considerations in regard to some of the specific ophthalmic disease conditions.

Citation: Ahmed D. Updates in pediatric ophthalmic anesthesia. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2014;18(1):72-79

Published
07-02-2019
How to Cite
Ahmed, D. (2019). Updates in pediatric ophthalmic anesthesia. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 72-79. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v0i0.552
Issue
Vol.18 No.(2014): January-March
Section
Special Articles