Critical Elements for the Pediatric Periprocedural Anesthesia Environment: Policy Statement

The American Academy of Pediatrics proposes guidance for the pediatric periprocedural anesthesia environment. Essential components are identified to optimize the periprocedural anesthesia environment for the anesthetic care of infants and children. Such an environment promotes the safety and well-being of infants and children by reducing the risk of adverse events.

Published by Pediatrics, 2026. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.

doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-075746