Abstract: Postoperative complications and unanticipated hospital admissions.

Authors:

Westman HR.

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2583, USA.

Source:

Semin Pediatr Surg. 1999 Feb;8(1):23-9.

Abstract:

Following anesthesia and surgery, children have more postoperative complications in the recovery room than adults. The majority of events are age-related (neonates and infants) and involve the respiratory rather than the cardiovascular system. In spite of newer antinausea drugs, pediatric patients have a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting leading to unexpected admission to the hospital. Pain is underreported and undertreated in the pediatric population.

Keywords:

Paediatric Anaesthesia Postoperative Complications Unantipated Admission