Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 February 2025
Paediatric anaesthesia employs a range of equipment to ensure safe and effective achievement of anaesthetic goals. Variation in size and physiology in this age group has implications for clinicians using these technologies. Applied aspects and practical tips of this phenomenon are discussed in this chapter. Areas covered include equipment used to manage airway, vascular access, drug and fluid delivery, monitoring of various physiologic parameters, etc. While it is imperative to stay abreast with increasingly sophisticated drug delivery and monitoring systems, no monitor is a substitute for the presence and vigilance of the well-trained anaesthetist.
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