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Colombian Journal of Anestesiology
Print version ISSN 0120-3347On-line version ISSN 2256-2087
Abstract
TOLOSA-PEREZ, Hugo et al. Incidence of post-anesthetic respiratory complications in pediatrics. Observational, single-center study in Medellin, Colombia. Rev. colomb. anestesiol. [online]. 2021, vol.49, n.3, e201. Epub June 08, 2021. ISSN 0120-3347. https://doi.org/10.5554/22562087.e981.
Introduction:
Post-anesthetic complications, particularly respiratory complications, continue to be a source of concern due to their high frequency, particularly in pediatrics.
Objective:
To describe the incidence of respiratory complications in the post-anesthesia care unit of an intermediate complexity center during a six-month period, and to explore the variables associated with major respiratory complications.
Materials and Methods:
Retrospective cohort study based on clinical record reviews. The records of the post-anesthesia care unit of an intermediate complexity pediatric institution located in Medellin, Colombia, were reviewed. This center uses a nursing-based care model that includes patient extubation in the post-anesthesia care unit.
Results:
The records of 1181 patients were analyzed. The cumulative incidences of major complications were bronchospasm 1.44%, laryngospasm 0.68% and respiratory depression 0.59%. There were no cases of cardiac arrest or acute pulmonary edema. A history of respiratory infection less than 15 days before the procedure, rhinitis and female sex were associated with major respiratory complications.
Conclusions:
A low frequency of respiratory complications was found during care provided by nursing staff trained in anesthesia recovery and pediatric airway in the post-anesthesia care unit.
Keywords : Anesthesia; Bronchospasm; Child; Laryngospasm; Postoperative complications; Nursing.