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The broadening scope of pediatric surgery necessitates alternatives to the open drop ether method to facilitate intermittent positive pressure and provide adequate oxygen.
Highlights the historical shift in pediatric anesthesia techniques away from open drop ether to accommodate more complex surgeries such as thoracic and head/neck procedures.
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Supports shift from open-drop ether for complex pediatric cases; leaves open optimal modern airway strategies in evolving surgical fields.
H. M. SLATER (1951) conducted a review in Pediatric anesthesia. Pediatric anesthesia techniques vs. Open drop ether method was evaluated. The broadening scope of pediatric surgery necessitates alternatives to the open drop ether method to facilitate intermittent positive pressure and provide adequate oxygen.
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