Management of High-Risk Pediatric Patients with URIs in Perioperative Settings

This chapter delves into managing high-risk pediatric patients with upper respiratory infections in the perioperative setting, discussing scenarios where keeping the child intubated post-surgery may be safer. It covers the use of lidocaine in intubation, the debate around preoperative testing for viruses, and the effects of different viruses on perioperative outcomes. The discussion also includes the recommended timeframes for delaying surgeries based on respiratory viruses and the importance of assessing the child's health status before proceeding with surgery.