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Current Practices and Priorities of Anesthetists and Consumers for Infants Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery

There is a paucity of data on the chosen anesthesia management for infant inguinal hernia surgery. We aimed to characterize self-reported anesthetic practice in Australia and New Zealand. We also aimed to identify the outcomes that matter to both anesthetists and to parents and carers.

Citation:
Taverner FJ, Stepanovic B, Roberts CT, von Ungern-Sternberg BS, Morris S. Current Practices and Priorities of Anesthetists and Consumers for Infants Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery. Paediatr Anaesth. 2025.

Keywords:
General anesthetics; gestational age; inguinal hernia; neonatal intensive care units; newborn infant; premature infant

Abstract:
There is a paucity of data on the chosen anesthesia management for infant inguinal hernia surgery. We aimed to characterize self-reported anesthetic practice in Australia and New Zealand. We also aimed to identify the outcomes that matter to both anesthetists and to parents and carers.