Tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, is one of the most commonly performed pediatric ambulatory surgical procedures. The two most common indications for tonsillectomy are recurrent throat infections and obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. The most frequent early complications after tonsillectomy are ventilatory compromise and hemorrhage. It is important to acknowledge that many pediatric tonsillectomy patients may not be cared for by fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologists or those with extensive pediatric experience.
In response to requests from its members, the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) developed a position statement concerning the safe perioperative care of pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy with and without adenoidectomy in free-standing ambulatory surgical facilities.
This is the first round of a collaborative series developed by CAS and SAMBA, and it focuses on the SAMBA position statement and safe patient care for this procedure.
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Registration will close 30 minutes before the round.
