The preterm infant presenting for anaesthesia during the first 6 months of life is a major
anaesthetic challenge. One of the most serious post‐operative complications is apnoea with …

Postoperative apnoea in ex-premature infants is inversely proportional to gestational age at
birth and postmenstrual age (PMA). Spinal anaesthesia is an important technique in ex …

One in 13 babies in the UK (50000 per annum) is born prematurely. 1 Although advances in
neonatal intensive care have improved survival, mortality is still 42 per 1000 live births …

Epidural anesthesia and analgesia for neonates should be performed and managed by
pediatric anesthesiologists. Potential risks and complications must be appreciated and all …

Discussion Anesthetizing conjoined twins involves three major anesthetic considerations.
First, two anesthesia teams need to be available, cooperating closely in a limited workspace …

Conjoined twins have been viewed with fascination since antiquity. There are numerous
reports in the literature documenting anesthetic management strategies for the separation of …

Definitionsgemäß spricht man von Frühgeburtlichkeit, wenn das Kind vor der 37.
Schwangerschaftswoche geboren wurde. Die Inzidenz liegt zwischen 6 und 11%. Das …