Pediatric Anesthesia Glossary

Patient characteristics increasing likelihood of breathing cessation after anesthesia in children, particularly age, pre...

Standardized clinical pathway for assessment and management of upper airway obstruction following pediatric anesthesia.

Anxiolytic medication given before anesthesia to reduce anxiety and facilitate smooth induction, with midazolam being th...

Administration of high-concentration oxygen before anesthetic induction to extend safe apnea time.

Ventilatory strategy that caps airway pressure to prevent barotrauma while accepting variable tidal volumes in pediatric...

Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome - a rare but potentially fatal complication associated with prolonged, high-dose prop...

A constellation of cardiovascular and respiratory changes that occur when pediatric patients are placed in prone positio...

Rare but potentially fatal complication associated with prolonged high-dose propofol infusions.

Specific anesthetic management principles for infants with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis requiring pyloromyotomy.

Anesthetic technique using rapid administration of sedative and paralytic agents followed by immediate intubation, used...

Eye condition in premature infants that influences anesthetic management due to sensitivity to oxygen levels.

Specific safety concerns and absolute contraindications for retrobulbar anesthesia in pediatric ophthalmic surgery.

A double-lumen endotracheal tube designed for lung isolation, rarely used in pediatric patients due to size limitations.

Adapted rapid sequence induction techniques specifically designed for pediatric patients' unique physiology.

Volatile anesthetic agent with rapid onset/offset and minimal airway irritation, making it the preferred choice for pedi...

Modified version of the adult sleep apnea screening tool adapted for identifying pediatric obstructive sleep apnea risk.

Direct laryngoscopy technique using a straight laryngoscope blade, preferred for pediatric intubation due to anatomical...

Selective relaxant binding agent used to rapidly reverse neuromuscular blockade from rocuronium or vecuronium.

Weight-based or age-based selection criteria for supraglottic airway devices in pediatric patients.

Ventilatory mode that delivers mandatory breaths synchronized with patient effort while allowing spontaneous breathing b...

Special anesthetic considerations for patients with TOF, including shunt management, hypercyanotic spells, and hemodynam...

Anesthetic technique using only intravenous agents without volatile anesthetics.

Measurement technique for monitoring endotracheal tube cuff pressure to prevent tracheal injury in pediatric patients.

Anesthetic management for neonatal repair of abnormal connection between trachea and esophagus, requiring specialized ve...