Key result
Pediatric anesthesia in Sub-Saharan Africa is often administered by nonmedical anesthetists for emergency abdominal surgeries, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Population
Children requiring anesthesia and surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Design
Review
Authors
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High morbidity warrants urgent safety investments in Sub-Saharan pediatric anesthesia; leaves open optimal provider models for emergency surgery.
Pediatric anesthesia in Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant safety challenges due to limited resources and relies heavily on nonmedical anesthetists for emergency surgeries.
Maman et al. (2008) conducted a review in Pediatric anesthesia and surgery. Pediatric anesthesia was evaluated. Pediatric anesthesia in Sub-Saharan Africa is often administered by nonmedical anesthetists for emergency abdominal surgeries, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
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