In:
Balıkesir Medical Journal, Balikesir Medical Journal, Vol. 4, No. 2 ( 2020-06-23), p. 1-12
Abstract:
Aim: Pediatric patients in the preoperative period have two important aspects: psychological assessment with examination and treatment. The participation of pediatricians such as anesthesiologists in the preoperative evaluation contributes to the reduction of these problems in both aspects. The aim of this study is to present the pediatric polyclinic evaluation analytically for the patients who need to receive anesthesia for a variety of reasons within a 3-month period.Materials and Methods: All patients who applied to the outpatient clinic for pre-anesthesia evaluation in the 3-month period between December 2018 and March 2019 were included in the study. While evaluating the patients, concurrent patient evaluations were recorded in the prepared forms. No patient was excluded from the study.Results: 152 children were evaluated before anesthesia. The mean age of the children was 64.05±52.27 months. 89 (58,6%) of the patients were male and 63 (41,4%) were female. 44,7% of them were referred from the Ophthalmology department in 17,1% of patients, anesthesia was postponed. The most common cause was upper respiratory tract infection. 20 children showed the need for subspecialty consultation. It was found that 40% of the cases had Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty consultation. The mean postponement time was 5,5 days. 23 children were investigated because of additional health problem.Conclusion: Pediatricians are in a position to be an important part of the perioperative care team during and after surgery and anesthesia. They have important responsibility both for bringing the medical status to ideal conditions and for reducing the anxiety of the family and the child. They should also be aware of other underlying diseases.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2564-6664
DOI:
10.33716/bmedj.701298
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Balikesir Medical Journal
Publication Date:
2020
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