For each of the following questions or incomplete statements, ONE or MORE of the answers or completions given is correct. SpO 2 routinely decreases. Children are just small adults.
Pediatric anesthesia is more clearly a family affair.
The parents of a 7 year old child chould be the primary focus of the preoperative discussion of the induction. The art of anesthesia finds rich expression in pediatric anesthesia. Good preparation of a 4 year old for an inhalational induction would include a warning that even though the gas smells bad, he need not cry. Two of the most important sources of stress are fear of the unknown and fear of separation from parents. A five year old child should not be allowed to help choose the induction technic.