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Patterson H, Eady J, Sommerfield A, Sommerfield D, Hauser N, von Ungern-Sternberg BS. Patient positioning and its impact on perioperative outcomes in children: A narrative review. Paediatr Anaesth 2024; 34:507-518. [PMID: 38546348 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
Patient positioning interacts with a number of body systems and can impact clinically important perioperative outcomes. In this educational review, we present the available evidence on the impact that patient positioning can have in the pediatric perioperative setting. A literature search was conducted using search terms that focused on pediatric perioperative outcomes prioritized by contemporary research in this area. Several key themes were identified: the effects of positioning on respiratory outcomes, cardiovascular outcomes, enteral function, patient and carer-centered outcomes, and soft issue injuries. We encountered considerable heterogeneity in research in this area. There may be a role for lateral positioning to reduce respiratory adverse outcomes, head elevation for intubation and improved oxygenation, and upright positioning to reduce peri-procedural anxiety.
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Affiliation(s)
- Heather Patterson
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Anaesthesia, Antrim Area Hospital, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Antrim, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Westren Australia, Australia
- Perioperative Care Program, Perioperative Medicine Team, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Westren Australia, Australia
- Perioperative Care Program, Perioperative Medicine Team, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Westren Australia, Australia
- Perioperative Care Program, Perioperative Medicine Team, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Westren Australia, Australia
- Perioperative Care Program, Perioperative Medicine Team, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Truitt TO, Kosko JR, Nimmons GL, Raisen J, Skovlund SM, Rimell F, Cofer SA. In-office insertion tympanostomy tubes in children using single-pass device. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2021; 6:325-331. [PMID: 33869765 PMCID: PMC8035945 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Insertion of tympanostomy tubes (TT) is generally accomplished in children in the operating room under general anesthesia. We report on 229 children treated in-office with a novel device. METHODS Investigators participated in an IRB-approved, prospective, single arm, multisite investigation of in-office TT placement in awake children. Topical anesthetic was applied, and protective restraint was used. TT placement was performed with a single-pass TT insertion device. Safety was assessed by monitoring procedural events. RESULTS Four hundred and forty-four ears were treated in 229 children at 10 sites. Children were in age groups 6-24 months (n = 211, mean = 13 months) and 5-12 years (n = 18, mean = 8.3 years). Two hundred and fifteen children received bilateral TT placement, and 14 received unilateral placement. Overall, 226/229 (98.7%) children had successful TT placement in the office (209/211 in 6-24 months and 17/18 in 5-12 years). Three children were rescheduled for the operating room due to anatomical challenges or patient movement. Median procedure time for bilateral cases in both age groups was 4:53. Two minor adverse events (AEs) were reported in one patient. Per independent assessment of 30 procedure videos by clinicians, TT placement was tolerated acceptably by all children. CONCLUSION In-office TT placement in awake young children using topical anesthetic, enabled by a single pass delivery device, was safe, successful and well tolerated. The American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO) recently released a Position Statement supporting in-office TT placement in appropriate children. These results affirm an in-office alternative for clinicians and parents who have concerns with the risk, inconvenience and cost of surgery in an operating room under general anesthesia.Level of Evidence: 2c.Clinical Trials Registration Number: NCT03544138.
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- Children's Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy (CENTA)OrlandoFloridaUSA
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- Prairie SEA (Sinus, Ear, Allergy)BismarckNorth DakotaUSA
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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