Neonatal anaesthesia: Difference between revisions

The history should include the gestational age, birth history, current age and weight, and significant peri-natal events such as low APGAR scores, respiratory distress requiring respiratory support, hypoglycaemic episodes, NICU admissions, evidence of sepsis or any antenatal concerns such as maternal illness. The anaesthetist should check whether intramuscular vitamin K has been given to prevent haemorrhagic disease of the newborn. The fasting status should be established if the child is receiving feeds - ideally 2 hours for clear fluids, 4 hours for breast milk, 6 hours for formula feed.

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