Anesthetic complications during general anesthesia without intravenous access in pediatric ophthalmologic clinic: Assessment of 5216 cases

摘要

BACKGROUNDGeneral anesthesia utilizing inhalational agents without intravenous (IV) access for minor procedures is controversial. Eliminating IV access increases efficiency and patient satisfaction; however, the ability to introduce rapid acting medications into the circulation during an unanticipated emergency becomes challenging. The objective of this study was to examine complication risk following pediatric ophthalmologic examinations under anesthesia (EUA) without IV placement.