Why the study?
What is the incidence of hypoxaemia during induction of anaesthesia in children undergoing routine elective surgery?
Population
108 children aged 10 days to 14 years undergoing general anaesthesia for routine elective surgery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
During induction of anaesthesia
Authors
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Frequent hypoxaemia during paediatric induction warrants vigilance in infants and anxious children; leaves open whether premedication reduces incidence.
What is the incidence of hypoxaemia during induction of anaesthesia in children undergoing routine elective surgery?
Hypoxaemia is common during induction of anaesthesia in children, particularly in infants, those without adequate premedication, and those who are anxious prior to intravenous induction.
Laycock et al. (1988) studied this question.
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