Prevention of pain in neonates is critical because of the potential for harmful consequences. Neonatal anesthetic management requires an understanding of the pharmacophysiologic limitations of the neonate as well as the pathophysiology of coexisting surgical disease.1 Although some neonates are extremely resistant to anesthesia, they are able to stand surgery for a fairly long period. However, there are numerous factors to consider, including:
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Inducing anesthesia in children is complicated. Five-year-old Tim has broken his leg - and now he has to undergo surgery. This book depicts what he experiences at the hospital (suitable for children aged 3 and up).
1 Hillier C, Krishna G, Brasoveanu E. Neonatal anesthesia. Semin in Pediatr Surg. 2004;13(3): 142-151.
2 Kundu N, Roy BP. Problems of neonatal anesthesia. Indian J Pediatr.1986;53(2): 237-241.