Effectiveness of distraction techniques on preoperative children at Hanoi Medical University Hospital

Dao Thi Huyen Trang, Pham Quang Minh, Luu Xuan Vo, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Tran Hong Duc, Nguyen Thi Linh, Vu Hoang Phuong, Nguyen Huu Tu

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Anesthesia and critical care for children always present significant challenges for doctors. Postoperatively, children are at risk of experiencing complications related to mental health, which can result in prolonged psychological disorders. This prospective descriptive study was conducted on 50 children scheduled for cleft lip and palate surgery. These children received care as a part of the “enhanced recovery after surgery ” program, focusing on administrating oral carbohydrate solution, using distraction techniques prior to surgery or guiding families to interact with children to reduce their stress and fear. The results were quite promising: 100% of the children cooperated when entering the operating room, and 90% cooperated with the anesthesis team. Conclusions: Diversion methods increased children's cooperation. Since these methods have been proven effective and safe, we recommend that they should be widely implemented to pediatric patients prior to scheduled surgery.

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