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Keywords anesthesia induction
Abstract training would be required for most anaesthetists undertaking anaesthesia for younger patients or more complex paediatric cases. This raises the question of subspecialty endorsements within ANZCA Fellowship.

Subdural haematoma following infant spinal anaesthesia.   [12-Aug-2015]

Danks R.A.; Ditchfield M.; McDougall R.J.; Barnes R.
Keywords *anesthesia induction
Abstract Introduction: Subdural haematoma (SDH) is rare following spinal anaesthesia and has not been reported previously in an infant. Non-accidental injury is the commonest cause of subdural haematoma in infants. Method(s): We describe two cases of SDH
Keywords anesthesia induction
Abstract to their learning and should be repeated for future trainees. Conclusion(s): Trainees found VAF an acceptable and valuable tool for learning communication skills in paediatric anaesthesia.
Abstract procedures (5 studies). For surgery under general anaesthesia: NIPE has shown to detect nociceptive events (e.g., skin incision, intubation), insufficient analgesia intraoperatively and to predict early postoperative pain. For painful interventional

Effects of a Preoperative Carbohydrate Load on Postoperative Recovery in Children: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.   [11-Sep-2023]

Laird A.; Bramley L.; Barnes R.; Englin A.; Winderlich J. ; Mount E.; Nataraja R.M.; Pacilli M. 
Abstract state at the induction of anaesthesia, we did not find a reduction in postoperative nausea and vomiting. A preoperative carbohydrate load has also minimal effects on the postoperative LOS. Type of Study: Randomised clinical trial. Level of Evidence: I

Predictors of Failure of Awake Regional Anesthesia for Neonatal Hernia Repair: Data from the General Anesthesia Compared to Spinal Anesthesia Study-Comparing Apnea and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes.   [28-Jul-2015]

Van Gool J.T.D.G.; Frawley G.; Bell G.; Disma N.; Withington D.E.; De Graaff J.C.; Morton N.S.; McCann M.E.; Arnup S.J.; Bagshaw O.; Wolfler A.; Bellinger D.; Davidson A.J.; Hardy P.; Hunt R.W.; Stargatt R.; Ormond G.; Hartmann P.; Ragg P.; Backstrom M.; Costi D.; Von Ungern-Sternberg B.S.; Wilton N.; Knottenbelt G.; Montobbio G.; Mameli L.; Tuo P.; Giribaldi G.; Prato A.P.; Mattioli G.; Izzo F.; Salvo I.; Sonzogni V.; Locatelli B.G.; Khotcholava M.; Numan S.C.; Kalkman C.J.; Hagenaars J.H.M.; Absalom A.R.; Hoekstra F.M.; Volkers M.J.; Furue K.; Gaudreault J.; Berde C.; Soriano S.; Young V.; Sethna N.; Kovatsis P.; Cravero J.P.; Marmor J.; Lynn A.; Ivanova I.; Hunyady A.; Verma S.; Polaner D.; Thomas J.; Meuller M.; Haret D.; Suresh S.; Hays S.R.; Taenzer A.H.; Maxwell L.G.; Williams R.K.; Bell G.T.; Dorris L.; Adey C.; Chisakuta A.; Eissa A.; Stoddart P.; Davis A. ; Myles P.; Wolf A.; Carlin J.; Leslie K.; De Lima J.; Field D.; Gebski V.; Tibboel D.; Szmuk P.; Steiner J.; Kravitz B.
Keywords epidural anesthesia
Abstract increase neuroapoptosis and worsen neurocognitive outcomes. The General Anesthesia compared to Spinal anesthesia study compares neurodevelopmental outcomes after awake RA or GA in otherwise healthy infants. The aim of the study is to describe success

Differences in Blood Pressure in Infants after General Anesthesia Compared to Awake Regional Anesthesia (GAS Study - A Prospective Randomized Trial).   [8-Nov-2017]

Jacobs P.; Rivkin M.J.; Sadler-Greever M.; Faulk D.; Udomtecha D.; Titler S.; Stringham S.; Manning A.; Ploski R.; Farrow-Gillespie A.; Cooper T.; Card E.; Boardman W.A.; Goebel T.K.; McCann M.E.; Withington D.E.; Arnup S.J.; Davidson A.J.; Disma N.; Frawley G.; Morton N.S.; Bell G.; Hunt R.W.; Bellinger D.C.; Polaner D.M.; Leo A.; Absalom A.R.; Von Ungern-Sternberg B.S.; Izzo F.; Szmuk P.; Young V.; Soriano S.G.; De Graaff J.C.; Fajgman M.; Tronconi D.; van der Zee D.C.; Hulscher J.B.F.; Spanjersberg R.
Keywords *general anesthesia
Abstract obtained from the blood pressure data of the GAS trial is to compare rates of intraoperative hypotension after anesthesia and to identify risk factors for intraoperative hypotension. METHOD(S): A total of 722 infants <=60 weeks postmenstrual age undergoing

Reproducibility of an instrumented measure for passive ankle dorsiflexion in conscious and anaesthetized children with cerebral palsy.   [24-Mar-2014]

Opie N.L.; Simpson P.; Baker R.; Wolfe R.; Blackburn C.; Rawicki B. ; Graham H.K.; Hastings-Ison T.
Keywords pediatric hospital
Abstract was photographed and measured. Each child was measured when conscious and when under mask anaesthesia by two experienced assessors. Result(s): The standard error of measurement (SEM) ranged from 3.9degree (anaesthetized; 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.3-4.0degree

Patterns of neurovascular coupling in the fetal sheep brain measured using EEG and NIRS.   [13-May-2015]

Brew N.; Wong F. ; Boomgardt M.; Nakamura S.; Walker D.
Keywords anesthesia
Abstract -haemoglobin (DELTAoxyHb and DELTAdeoxyHb) measured by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Method(s): Fetal sheep were instrumented at 128-132 days gestation (n = 3), under isoflurane anaesthesia. EEG and NIRS were positioned over the somatosensory cortex bilaterally

Apnea after Awake Regional and General Anesthesia in Infants: The General Anesthesia Compared to Spinal Anesthesia Study-Comparing Apnea and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes, a Randomized Controlled Trial.   [28-Jul-2015]

Giribaldi G.; Polaner D.; Thomas J.; Meuller M.; Haret D.; Szmuk P.; Steiner J.; Davidson A.J.; Morton N.S.; Arnup S.J.; De Graaff J.C.; Disma N.; Withington D.E.; Frawley G.; Hunt R.W.; Hardy P.; Khotcholava M.; Von Ungern Sternberg B.S.; Wilton N.; Tuo P.; Salvo I.; Ormond G.; Stargatt R.; Locatelli B.G.; McCann M.E.; Lee K.; Sheppard S.; Hartmann P.; Ragg P.; Backstrom M.; Costi D.; Von Ungern-Sternberg B.S.; Knottenbelt G.; Montobbio G.; Mameli L.; Prato A.P.; Mattioli G.; Wolfler A.; Izzo F.; Sonzogni V.; Van Gool J.T.D.G.; Numan S.C.; Kalkman C.J.; Hagenaars J.H.M.; Absalom A.R.; Hoekstra F.M.; Volkers M.J.; Furue K.; Gaudreault J.; Berde C.; Soriano S.; Young V.; Sethna N.; Kovatsis P.; Cravero J.P.; Bellinger D.; Marmor J.; Lynn A.; Ivanova I.; Hunyady A.; Verma S.; Kravitz B.; Suresh S.; Hays S.R.; Taenzer A.H.; Maxwell L.G.; Williams R.K.; Bell G.T.; Dorris L.; Adey C.; Bagshaw O.; Chisakuta A.; Eissa A.; Stoddart P.; Davis A. ; Myles P.; Wolf A.; McIntosh N.; Carlin J.; Leslie K.; De Lima J.; Hammer G.; Field D.; Gebski V.; Tibboel D.
Keywords *regional anesthesia
Abstract designed to assess the influence of general anesthesia (GA) on neurodevelopment. A secondary aim is to compare rates of apnea after anesthesia. Method(s): Infants aged 60 weeks or younger, postmenstrual age scheduled for inguinal herniorrhaphy, were
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