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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 30, 286-289, Copyright © 1983 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

Experience with Parents' Presence during Anaesthesia Induction in Children

RAAFAT S. HANNALLAH MD FRCP(C)1 and JOSÉ K. ROSALES MD FRCP(C)1

1 Department of Anaesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital and McGill University, Montreéal, Québec

Address Correspondence to: Dr. R.S. Hannallah, Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital, National Medical Center and George Washington University, 111 Michigan Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20010.

Parents of 50 unpremedicated children were invited to be present during induction of anaesthesia in their children. The presence of the parents resulted in a significant decrease in the number of very upset or turbulent children during the pre-induction and induction periods, when compared to a control group that was induced without the parents' participation. There was no difference in the children's behaviour in the recovery room or at home following surgery. Most parents were calm and supportive during induction, and there were no complications elated to their presence. It is concluded that for some preschool children, allowing the parents to support an anxious child during anaesthesia induction can be very effective in relieving anxiety, and minimizes the need for premedication.

Key Words: ANAESTHESIA: paediatric, outpatient psychological effects






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