Abstract
Anaesthetists are frequently required to deal with a child who is uncooperative at induction of anaesthesia. In studies undertaken in the 1990s, one-third of children were found to be distressed at induction while one-quarter required physical restraint. Dealing with an uncooperative child can be distressing for the patient, parents, and health-care workers. Moreover, the stress of a stormy induction can produce postoperative behavioural changes in the child. This article gives an overview of the methods available for preventing and dealing with this problem.
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