Learning objectives:
After participating in this session, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between obstructive SDB and OSA in terms of epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology/end-organ dysfunction, diagnosis and treatment.
- Recognize risk factors for perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) in the child scheduled for elective adenotonsillectomy.
- Apply appropriate perioperative risk reduction strategies for PRAEs including disposition planning and analgesic optimization for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy.
- Review optimal analgesic options for AT patients.
- Apply decision making tools to assist in post-operative disposition for AT patients.
