Prepare children for surgery using clear, age-appropriate language and utilize hospital resources like a certified child life specialist to help address fears and explain medical procedures. Parents ...

A Yale-based anesthesiologist says pre-surgery is as important as post-surgery.

Parents and caregivers can help prepare a child for surgery by following fasting and medication instructions and sharing complete information about the child's health. CRNAs, also known as nurse ...

"Don't wake the bear that sleeps" is one of the central conclusions of a dissertation on medication for children before anesthesia and surgery. The effect of anti-anxiety, calming and sleep-inducing ...

Before surgery, a CRNA or other anesthesia professional will review when your child last ate or drank, discuss your child's health and assess their airway. Tell the CRNA about any current or recent ...