Do anxiolytic interventions reduce anxiety-related behaviours during induction of general anaesthesia in children?
The incidence of anxiety behaviors during anesthesia induction in children is lower than previously reported, highlighting the need for tailored interventions, especially in younger children.
Most children manage without interventions, showing a lower incidence of anxiety behaviours than previously reported. This underscores the need for tailored, evidence-based strategies to address preoperative anxiety, particularly among younger children at greatest risk.
Matava et al. (Fri,) studied this question.