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Pediatric Anesthesia Glossary
100 terms total — 3 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
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laryngospasm
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Involuntary spasm of the laryngeal muscles causing airway obstruction, particularly common in pediatric patients during anesthesia emergence.
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age-appropriate sedation scale
Intermediate
Technical
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Sedation assessment tools modified for different pediatric developmental stages and communication abilities.
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atropine
Intermediate
Technical
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Anticholinergic medication used to treat bradycardia and reduce secretions in pediatric anesthesia.
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propofol infusion syndrome
Advanced
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Rare but potentially fatal complication associated with prolonged high-dose propofol infusions.
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