Twenty-five of these children had undergone one or more anesthetics within the years of 1981 through 2008 for a total of 56 cases. The average age for the following SMA types I, II, and III are 2.1, 7.0, and 9.3 years respectively. This study included more female than males. And, each case was documented and was recorded for the following information: the indication of anesthesia, the anesthetic technique, any intraoperative complications that occurred, the postoperative disposition, the postoperative pain management, any post operative complications, the length of stay at the hospital, and any report of advance care planning
Twenty-five of these children had undergone one or more anesthetics within the years of 1981 through 2008 for a total of 56 cases. The average age for the following SMA types I, II, and III are 2.1, 7.0, and 9.3 years respectively. This study included more female than males. And, each case was documented and was recorded for the following information: the indication of anesthesia, the anesthetic technique, any intraoperative complications that occurred, the postoperative disposition, the postoperative pain management, any post operative complications, the length of stay at the hospital, and any report of advance care planning