Distribution and outcomes of paediatric anaesthesia services in Sweden: an epidemiological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Centralisation of perioperative care for small children to a limited number of specialised paediatric centres has many theoretical advantages, but neither the optimal balance nor the current distribution of paediatric anaesthesia on a national scale are well elucidated. The aim of this study was to describe the distribution, adverse events, and mortality in children undergoing anaesthesia in Sweden.

Methods

In this cohort study, data from all paediatric anaesthesia procedures registered in Sweden during the years 2019-22 were extracted from the Swedish Perioperative Register (SPOR). Data were analysed according to hospital level of care and ASA physical status.

Results

Data from 81 hospitals were analysed. During the 4-yr period, 214,964 procedures were reg

SUBMITTER: Bergh-Eklof B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443129 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature