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Preoperative Evaluation in Pediatric Anesthesia

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The preoperative assessment is the process of evaluating the patient’s clinical condition, aimed to define the risks and eligibility for anesthesia and surgery. The preoperative evaluation is mandatory before any diagnostic or therapeutic procedure requiring anesthesia or sedation. The preoperative evaluation should provide the elements to select a shared and individualized perioperative plan. The prescription of complementary tests in children should be selective and based on the patient history and clinical examination. The preoperative evaluation is an anesthesiologist’s responsibility, and only an anesthesiologist can define the eligibility for anesthesia.

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  1. Department of Anesthesia, San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy

    Giovanni Mangia & Paola Presutti

  2. Surgeon Freelancer, Rome, Italy

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Mangia, G., Patti, C., Presutti, P. (2016). Preoperative Evaluation in Pediatric Anesthesia. In: Astuto, M., Ingelmo, P. (eds) Perioperative Medicine in Pediatric Anesthesia. Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain in Neonates and Children. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21960-8_2

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