Critical Elements for the Pediatric Periprocedural Anesthesia Environment: Policy Statement

Pediatrics. 2026 Mar 1;157(3):e2025075746. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-075746.

Abstract

The American Academy of Pediatrics proposes guidance for the pediatric periprocedural anesthesia environment. Essential components are identified to optimize the periprocedural anesthesia environment for the anesthetic care of infants and children. Such an environment promotes the safety and well-being of infants and children by reducing the risk of adverse events.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia* / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia* / methods
  • Anesthesia* / standards
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pediatrics* / standards
  • Perioperative Care* / methods
  • Perioperative Care* / standards
  • Societies, Medical / standards
  • United States