Calming parents might help kids cope with anaesthesia

The start of anaesthesia 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 anaesthesia medications - does not appear to have any benefit...

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