Calming Parents Might Help Kids Cope With Anesthesia
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 06:14
in Psychology & Sociology
The start of anesthesia can be distressing for children. Although antianxiety drugs can help keep kids calm, side effects exist. Non-drug methods offer alternatives, but a new review of studies finds that no single method shows a clear advantage in keeping the child calm and cooperative. The most commonly used tactic -- having the parent present while the child receives anesthesia medications -- does not appear to have any benefit.