AN APPROACH TO PEDIATRIC PERIOPERATIVE CARE - PARENT-PRESENT INDUCTION

Allowing a parent to be present for the induction of mask anesthesia m ay minimize the stressors of separation experienced by pediatric patie nts undergoing a surgical procedure. A parent-present anesthesia induc tion program has been implemented at Children's Hospital in Boston in response to issues which have been voiced by parents and staff members , regarding separation and emotional trauma. Patient and parent select ion are important variables to a successful program. Preparation of th e parent for parent-present anesthesia induction is evaluated by an on going duality improvement survey.