Self-assessment
Multiple choice questions 1 Crystalloids, colloids, blood and blood products and substitutes Which of the following is true regarding the interaction between infused fluids, volume status and interstitium? A. In…
Total intravenous anaesthesia in children: a practical guide
Abstract Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) is the delivery of general anaesthesia entirely via the intravenous route. This can be achieved through a variety of drugs. The most common combination used…
Regional anaesthetic techniques for paediatric surgery
Abstract Peripheral nerves blocks provide intra- and postoperative analgesia and are an important element of the multimodal approach to perioperative pain. This is particularly important in the paediatric population, where…
Paediatric day case surgery
Abstract Paediatric day case surgery is suitable for many children and procedures, offering benefits to patients, families and organizations. For day surgery units to be successful, thorough processes must be…
Pain assessment in children
Abstract Causes of childhood pain include peri-procedural, injury and disease. Systematic reviews have shown that pain can lead to anxiety, sleep disturbance, and have deleterious effects on daily life. Experienced…
An update of systemic analgesics in children
Abstract Paediatric pain is often poorly recognized and undertreated, and managing it effectively can be complex and challenging. Exposure to severe pain without adequate management in childhood can be detrimental…
Procedural sedation for children: principles and practice
Abstract Sedation of children is often an unavoidable component of many diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare interventions in children. Traditional agents such as chloral hydrate and midazolam continue to be widely…
Crystalloids, colloids, blood and blood products and substitutes
Abstract Intravenous fluids are a core therapy in critical care and perioperative practice. Although most fluids that we use today are very similar to those of the mid 20 th…
General principles of paediatric anaesthesia
Abstract Annually in the UK, around half a million children and infants undergo general anaesthesia. The provision of anaesthesia for this patient group can be a daunting task; the size…
