Pediatric Anesthesia in Developing Countries

摘要: The purpose of the review was to highlight problems faced in developing countries where healthcare resources are limited with particular emphasis on pediatric anesthesia. fact that very few publications address anesthesia world is not surprising given most anesthetics provided by nonphysicians nurses or unqualified personnel. In compiling this article information drawn from surgical anesthetic and related texts. a recent survey more than 80% providers poor country acknowledged available they could provide basic for children less 5 years. Although many be regarded as anecdotal similarities suggest lack facilities generalized we would like believe. real risk comparison other major health risks such human immunodeficiency virus malaria tuberculosis trauma remains undetermined. critical shortage manpower barrier progress. Despite erratic electrical supplies inconsistent oxygen delivery paucity drugs equipment occasion even running water life-saving Perioperative morbidity mortality however understandably high developed standards. (authors)