Polyphenols, also known as phenolic compounds, are chemical substances containing
aromatic rings as well as at least two hydroxyl groups. Natural phenolic compounds exist …

Suspected perioperative allergic reactions are rare but can be life-threatening. The
diagnosis is difficult to make in the perioperative setting, but prompt recognition and correct …

Background Neonates and infants requiring anaesthesia are at risk of physiological
instability and complications, but triggers for peri-anaesthetic interventions and associations …

Pediatric anesthetic guidelines for the management of preoperative fasting of clear fluids are
currently 2 hours. The traditional 2 hours clear fluid fasting time was recommended to …

The main remit of the European Society for Paediatric Anaesthesiology (ESPA) Pain
Committee is to improve the quality of pain management in children. The ESPA Pain …

Airway management is required during general anaesthesia and is essential for life-
threatening conditions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Evidence from recent trials …

Background Neonates and infants are susceptible to hypoxaemia in the perioperative
period. The aim of this study was to analyse interventions related to anaesthesia tracheal …

Suspected perioperative hypersensitivity reactions are rare but contribute significantly to the
morbidity and mortality of surgical procedures. Recent publications have highlighted the …

It is widely recognised that prolonged fasting for elective surgery in both children and adults
serves no purpose, adversely affects patient well‐being and can be detrimental. Although …

The current guidelines for preoperative fasting recommend intervals of 6, 4, and 2 h (6–4–2)
of fasting for solids, breast milk, and clear fluids, respectively. The objective is to minimize …