Anaesthetic Supplement

Anaesthetic management of paediatric adenotonsillectomy

L. Strauss
South African Family Practice | Vol 54, No 3 : May/June| a3387 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v54i3.3387 | © 2012 Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: South African Academy of Family Physicians
Submitted: 26 April 2012 | Published: 30 June 2012

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L. Strauss, Department of Anaesthesia, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Abstract

Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy is one of the most frequent surgical procedures that are carried out globally. Although these children are often fit, anaesthesia for such cases can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and should not be undertaken lightly. An approach to the anaesthetic management of paediatric adenotonsillectomy is presented.

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anaesthetic; management; paediatric adenotonsillectomy

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