Key result
Survey reveals significant pediatric ambulatory anesthesia practice variation, with ~75% reporting mixed adult-pediatric practices.
Why the study?
Over a quarter of pediatric outpatient procedures are performed in ambulatory surgery centers, but reporting and outcomes data in ambulatory pediatric practice are scarce.
Population
62 SAMBA member anesthesia providers caring for children in ambulatory surgery centers
Design
Electronic survey study
Authors
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Practice variation may affect care consistency in pediatric ASCs; leaves open need for prospective studies to guide standardization.
Cross-Sectional (n=62)
Yes
There is significant variation in practice patterns, staffing, and policies among pediatric ambulatory anesthesia providers, highlighting the need for evidence-based guidelines to ensure safe and consistent care.
Vanderhoek et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Pediatric ambulatory anesthesia practice patterns (n=62). Survey of practice patterns was evaluated on Clinician and facility practice patterns. A survey of 62 pediatric ambulatory anesthesia providers revealed significant practice variation, with over 75% reporting mixed adult/pediatric practices and 64% seeing <1000 pediatric cases annually.
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