1. Equipment. To ensure that the anesthetizing location is properly and completely prepared, it is useful to refer to a checklist.
2. Full Stomach and Rapid Sequence Induction (Table 42-9: Full Stomach and Rapid Sequence Induction). To protect the airways of children who are at risk for regurgitation and aspiration during induction of anesthesia, an RSI of anesthesia is widely practiced. Currently, there is no evidence to support or refute the use of cricoid pressure during RSI.

Pediatric Anesthesia

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Pharmacology
3. Respiration
4. Cardiovascular
5. Central Nervous System
6. Renal
7. Hepatic
8. In Vivo Metabolism
9. Intravenous
10. Sedatives
11. Preoperative Assessment
12. Induction of Anesthesia
13. Preoperative Preparation
14. Induction Techniques
15. Maintenance of Anesthesia
16. Emergency and Recovery from Anesthesia
17. Transfer to the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU)