Pediatric Anesthesia Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
laryngospasm
Involuntary spasm of the laryngeal muscles causing airway obstruction, particularly common in pediatric patients during anesthesia emergence.
transitional circulation
The physiological changes in cardiovascular circulation that occur from fetal to adult pattern during the neonatal perio...
transitional circulation physiology
Cardiovascular changes occurring from fetal to adult circulation patterns, affecting anesthetic management in neonates.
uncuffed endotracheal tube
Endotracheal tube without an inflatable cuff, traditionally used in children under 8 years due to anatomical airway diff...
Vascular access algorithm pediatric
Systematic approach to obtaining intravenous access in pediatric patients based on age, clinical condition, and procedur...