Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children and Their Anesthetic Implications
Srijaya K. Reddy, Nina Deutsch
Abstract
While most children have anxiety and fears in the hospital environment, especially prior to having surgery, there are several common behavioral and emotional disorders in children that can pose a challenge in the perioperative setting. These include anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. The aim of this review article is to provide a brief overview of each disorder, explore the impact on anesthesia and perioperative care, and highlight some management techniques that can be used to facilitate a smooth perioperative course.
Topics & Concepts
AnxietyAutism spectrum disorderPerioperativeAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderConduct disorderPsychiatryPsychologyDepression (economics)Clinical psychologyAcute Stress DisorderMajor depressive disorderAnestheticAutismMedicineAnesthesiaCognitionEconomicsMacroeconomicsPediatric Pain Management TechniquesFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsInfant Development and Preterm Care