<p>Anaesthetic assistants should be appropriately skilled and have up to date experience in neuroanaesthesia.</p> ...
Anaesthetic assistants should be appropriately skilled and have up to date experience in neuroanaesthesia.
Anaesthetic assistants should be appropriately skilled and have up to date experience in neuroanaesthesia.
There should be ventilators available that have the flexibility to be used over a wide size and age range, and that provide accurate pressure control and positive end-expiratory pressure.
Theatre temperature should be capable of regulation to at least 23°C, and up to 28°C where neonatal surgery is performed. There should be accurate thermostatic controls that permit rapid change in temperature.
Children undergoing anaesthesia should be offered a preassessment service prior to the day of their procedure.
Children undergoing anaesthesia and their families should be offered input from play specialists to help prepare the child for anaesthesia.22
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.