Operating lists should be made available to the anaesthetist before the list starts. ...
Operating lists should be made available to the anaesthetist before the list starts.
Operating lists should be made available to the anaesthetist before the list starts.
Referral pathways should be available to a paediatric psychology service.23
Blood transfusion and diagnostic services should meet the requirements of neonates, infants and children. A massive transfusion protocol, including provision for children, should be in place.
There should be pharmacy staff available with clinical knowledge appropriate to the local paediatric case mix to provide advice on the management of drugs in children.
There should be local systems in place to disseminate national safety alerts.
There should be access to the ‘British National Formulary for Children’.26
Children should be separated from, and not managed directly alongside adults throughout the patient pathway, including reception and recovery areas. Where complete physical separation is not possible, the use of screens or curtains, whilst not ideal, may provide a solution.