OVERVIEW

Comprehensive Anesthetic Management of the Pediatric Patient is organized by Dental Anesthesia Online, Ltd. (DAO).

Original Release: 7/1/2010
Last Review: 2/1/2020
Current Expiration: 8/28/2025

CE Hours: 1

Course Description:
Pediatric patients present with many anatomic and physiologic differences that mandate alterations in anesthetic technique. This presentation will focus on office-based pediatric anesthesia, including a discussion of anesthetic agents, complications and monitoring.

Course Objectives:
• List 4 anatomic differences in the pediatric airway vs the adult
• Explain unique physiologic differences in the pulmonary and cardiovascular system
• Discuss 3 salient features of pre-anesthetic evaluation for pediatric patients
• Define the pharmacology of benzodiazepines and ketamine

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