Abdulaleem Alatassi
King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Title: Pediatric anesthesia lagging behind in comparison to other subspecialty in anesthesiology
Biography
Biography: Abdulaleem Alatassi
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: In this presentation i will review few areas in pediatric anesthesia to emphasize on the latest evidence based practice which includes:
1. Rapid sequence induction and cricoid pressure in pediatric anesthesia.
2. The difference in airway anatomy between pediatrics and adult.
3. The type of endotracheal tubs we should use in pediatrics.
4. Revising the current threshold for blood transfusion.
5. Highlighting the approach to achieve homeostasis in pediatric patients.
6. Looking into the possibility of regional anesthesia in awake pediatric patients. 7. Looking into the role of ultrasound in pediatric anesthesia caudal blocks.