Key result
Only ~28% of Ibero-American anesthesiologists report formal pediatric fellowship training, relying instead on routine practice.
Why the study?
Pediatric anesthesia training varies widely across Ibero-America, and many anesthesiologists care for children without formal specialized preparation.
Population
1416 anesthesiologists across 21 Ibero-American countries
Design
Cross-sectional online survey
Authors
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Most pediatric anesthesiologists lack formal fellowship training; leaves open optimal competency standards and outcome impact.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,416)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 27.8% vs 72.2%
Pediatric anesthesia practice in Ibero-America is characterized by marked heterogeneity and limited structured training, highlighting a need for expanded fellowship programs.
Pirez et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Pediatric anesthesia practice (n=1,416). Formal fellowship training in pediatric anesthesia vs. Routine practice without formal specialized preparation was evaluated on Formal fellowship training in pediatric anesthesia. Among anesthesiologists in Ibero-America, only 27.8% reported formal fellowship training in pediatric anesthesia, with 72.2% developing skills through routine practice.
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