Advances in Pediatric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 1422

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Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, ARCO ROMA, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù IRCCS, Piazza S. Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy
Interests: pediatric anesthesia; pediatric critical care; pain; pediatric pain; chronic pain; cancer pain; telemedicine; burnout; opioids; health policies; invasive analgesic procedures; acupuncture; artificial intelligence
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Dear Colleagues,

Research on anesthesia, pain therapy and critical care in the pediatric field is very topical. The thought that a dedicated curriculum is needed for those involved in pediatrics is increasingly gaining strength and authority, since the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of adults cannot be translated automatically.

Considering the success and popularity of the Special Issue “Advances in Pediatric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care” previously published in the journal Children (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/special_issues/J4VZAJW640), we now release a second edition that aims to welcome all original research manuscripts, meta-analyses, and new reviews dealing with the issues of anesthesia, pain therapy and critical care in the pediatric field. In particular, there will be greater attention given to articles concerning perioperative medicine, which by its very definition involves the above three branches covered in the Special Issue.

Dr. Alessandro Vittori
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Keywords

  • anesthesia
  • pain medicine
  • critical care
  • cancer pain
  • complementary medicine
  • locoregional anesthesia
  • sepsis
  • new technologies
  • safety

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Pediatric Anesthesia: The Essential Value of a Well-Supported Clinic
by Alessandro Vittori and Marco Cascella
Children 2025, 12(3), 263; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12030263 - 21 Feb 2025
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This Special Issue on pediatric anesthesia aims to showcase advanced research and expert perspectives that emphasize the crucial role of this specialty [...] Full article

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Multidisciplinary Management of Acute Tetraparesis in an Infant with Achondroplasia, with a Focus on Anesthetic Strategies: A Case Report
by Barbora Nedomová, Robert Chrenko, Salome Jakešová, Petra Zahradníková, Martin Hanko and Ľubica Tichá
Children 2025, 12(2), 164; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12020164 - 29 Jan 2025
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Background/Objectives: This report details a rare instance of an infant with achondroplasia developing acute tetraparesis after a cervical whiplash injury, highlighting key multidisciplinary management considerations and specific anesthetic strategies to mitigate potential risks. Case presentation: A 1-year-old boy with achondroplasia presented with acute [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: This report details a rare instance of an infant with achondroplasia developing acute tetraparesis after a cervical whiplash injury, highlighting key multidisciplinary management considerations and specific anesthetic strategies to mitigate potential risks. Case presentation: A 1-year-old boy with achondroplasia presented with acute tetraparesis after a whiplash injury. Initial craniocervical computed tomography demonstrated a reduced volume of the posterior fossa, foramen magnum stenosis, and ventriculomegaly, without any fractures or dislocations. Moreover, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed pathological signal changes in the medulla oblongata, cervical spinal cord in segments C1 and C2, and the posterior atlantoaxial ligament. After initial conservative therapy and head immobilization using a soft cervical collar, partial remission of the tetraparesis was achieved. Two weeks post-injury, microsurgical posterior fossa decompression extending to the foramen magnum and C1 laminectomy was performed under general anesthesia with intraoperative neuromonitoring. Following an unsuccessful intubation attempt using a fiberoptic bronchoscope, successful airway management was achieved using a combined technique incorporating video laryngoscopy. Venous access was secured under ultrasound guidance. The patient exhibited complete remission of neurological symptoms by the third postoperative month during follow-up. Conclusions: This case report underscores the crucial need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing children with achondroplasia, especially with foramen magnum stenosis and complex cervical spine injuries. Anesthetic management required meticulously planned airway strategies using advanced techniques like video laryngoscopy and fiberoptic bronchoscopy to reduce airway risks. It also highlights the importance of conservative therapy paired with timely neurosurgical intervention, resulting in the patient’s full recovery. Full article
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