PBLD: Tonsillectomy in Children-Avoiding the Pitfalls
Learning objectives:
After participating in this session, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between obstructive sleep disordered breathing (oSDB) and sleep apnea (OSA)
- Recognize risk factors for perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) in the child coming
for adenotonsillectomy (AT) - Apply risk reduction strategies in the anesthetic management of AT patients
- Review optimal analgesic options for AT patients
- Apply decision making tools to assist in post-operative disposition for AT patients