{"title":"Common causes of surgical cancellation in pediatric patients","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151456","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151456","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142444813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The development and benefits of a pediatric airway response team in a children's hospital","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151453","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151453","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142441509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Utilizing national surgical quality improvement program-pediatric for assessing anesthesia outcomes","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151454","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151454","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142434371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perioperative considerations in anesthesia for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, Nuss procedure","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151459","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151459","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pectus excavatum (PE) is a common anterior chest wall deformity that affects the heart and lungs depending on the severity of compression. The Nuss procedure, a minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, has evolved over the years with thoracoscopic assistance and minimal incision. Despite improved surgical techniques, pain and nausea are often the most common factors determining hospital length of stay. This review will explore the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthetic considerations necessary for improving patient outcomes, reducing surgical stress, and shortening hospital stays for patients undergoing the Nuss procedure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142444603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of current pediatric anesthesiology fellows shortfall on freestanding children's hospitals and practices","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151452","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151452","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pediatric anesthesiology workforce is currently facing a critical shortage, which will have significant consequences for patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. The workforce is aging, and despite increasing numbers of anesthesiology residents, fewer graduates are entering the field of pediatrics. It should also be noted that fewer medical school graduates are entering pediatrics as well. This situation raises concerns about the availability of specialists and the training of future physicians. To address this shortage, a comprehensive strategy is urgently needed, including outreach, mentorship, financial incentives, and policy changes to attract and retain new talent in pediatric anesthesiology. Immediate intervention is necessary to prevent a severe impact on the availability and quality of pediatric anesthesia care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"fm i -- Contents","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/S1055-8586(24)00087-8","DOIUrl":"10.1053/S1055-8586(24)00087-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142594103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perioperative considerations in anesthesia for pediatric bariatric procedures","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Obesity is a global epidemic affecting a broad range of individuals, regardless of economic and social strata. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 16 % of adults and 160 million children were living with this condition. The economic impact is significant, with a recent Milken report estimating the annual cost of obesity in the US at 1.4 trillion dollars, accounting for almost 7 % of the United States gross domestic product. It is widely recognized that the most severe forms of pediatric obesity (120 % of the 95th percentile for age and sex) represent an epidemic within an epidemic, given their potential for diminished long-term health and shortened lifespan. The treatment paradigm for obesity covers a range of approaches, with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommending behavior and lifestyle modification as initial components of care. Since 2004, bariatric surgery has increasingly been utilized as an additional option for treating adolescent obesity, as long-term findings have shown sustained reductions in BMI and improvements in comorbid conditions. For anesthesiologists, these patients present specific challenges that require review.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perioperative considerations for non-cardiac procedures in patients with congenital heart disease: A practical overview","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151461","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151461","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Providing thorough care for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergoing non-cardiac surgery requires a strong understanding of common heart defects and the procedures used to treat them. To care for these patients, multidisciplinary teams must consider the severity of the underlying cardiac disease, comorbid conditions, and preoperative severity of illness. The American Heart Association's Scientific Statement on Perioperative Considerations for Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease Presenting for Noncardiac Procedures offers valuable guidance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anesthetic considerations for fetal interventions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151455","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151455","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fetal therapy is a well-established but rapidly evolving field discipline. Fetal interventions require a multidisciplinary team approach that emphasizes collaboration and communication. The success of a fetal therapy program relies on the availability of a comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care team, support services, and advanced imaging. Technological advancements in prenatal fetal imaging and genetic diagnosis have improved our understanding of various fetal anomalies. Surgical techniques and anesthetic management have also advanced, leading to better outcomes. Fetal anesthesia presents unique challenges as it involves managing both the mother and the fetus. Anesthetic management focuses on ensuring maternal safety and comfort, maintaining adequate uteroplacental perfusion, optimizing surgical conditions, and minimizing risks for both the mother and the fetus. This article reviews current anesthesia practices for fetal surgery, highlighting recent advances and future directions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142434373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective regional anesthesia for pediatric surgical care","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151457","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151457","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review highlights the significant role of pediatric regional anesthesia in optimizing perioperative care and improving surgical outcomes. We examine common local anesthetics, adjuvant medications, and techniques. Safety, efficacy, adverse events, and controversies are addressed while spotlighting the broad utility of regional anesthesia to contribute to better outcomes and quality of life for pediatric surgical patients and their families.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49543,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Pediatric Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}