Appendicectomy and Laparotomy
Appendicectomy and Laparotomy
Session Overview
Description
This session explains the key components relevant to the anaesthetist in the perioperative management of a child undergoing urgent appendicectomy and laparotomy.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Identify key issues in preparation of the child for urgent abdominal surgery
- Describe the appropriate anaesthetic technique, equipment and drugs to be used in an anaesthetic plan for the paediatric patient undergoing appendicectomy
- Identify common perioperative problems that may occur during this type of operation
- Describe important aspects of postoperative care in relation to appendicectomy
Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:
- Be aware of the basic principles underlying the anaesthetic management of paediatric patients
- Be aware of the common problems that may occur perioperatively with this type of surgery
- Complete Module 01/Introduction to Anaesthesia/Principles of Anaesthesia/Fluid Balance/IV fluids (001-0058)
Laparotomy describes any surgical incision into the peritoneal cavity. Appendicectomy is a type of laparotomy and is commonly performed as an urgent operation in the paediatric population over five years of age (Fig 1). This session covers the knowledge and skills that are necessary for anaesthetists to care for the child patient undergoing urgent appendicectomy. The session is divided into the three sections:
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