Abstract:Introduction Despite advances in anaesthesia many children are distressed at induction of anaesthesia (1). The use of paediatric premedication has declined considerably over the last ten years (2). The aim of our audit was to look at preoperative behaviour and premedication practice at our institute.
Method One hundred and seventy seven patients undergoing elective procedures in the main theatre suite at the hospital were audited. This therefore excluded cardiac and neuroanaesthesia. Behaviour scores in the … Show more
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