TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Pediatric Respiratory Diseases A1 - Rawtani, Nina A1 - Taheripour, Mohebat A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. PY - 2016 T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part Two Advanced Exam AB - Viral upper respiratory infections (URIs) can increase complications in many children in the perioperative period of anesthesia. Some complications include bronchospasm, hypoxemia, strider caused by subglottic edema, atelectasis, laryngospasm, coughing, and breath holding. It is important to obtain a thorough history because events such as history of prematurity, reactive airways disease, parental smoking, and the symptoms of URI are considered perioperative risks as well. However, there are some studies that do not find a correlation with URIs and postoperative complications, and thus it is important to weigh the potential risk with the need for surgery. A chest radiograph may also be indicated as well. Elective procedure can be delayed 1–2 weeks for a recent uncomplicated URI. If there is lower airway involvement, delay is 4–6 weeks as a conservative approach. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135742562 ER -