Endotracheal intubation skills of pediatricians versus anesthetists in neonates and children.

This study compares the performance of pediatricians and anesthetists in neonatal and pediatric endotracheal intubations (ETI) during simulated settings. Participants completed a questionnaire and performed an ETI scenario on a neonatal and a child manikin. The procedures were recorded with head cameras and cameras attached to standard laryngoscope blades.

Incidence of severe critical events in paediatric anaesthesia (APRICOT): a prospective multicentre observational study in 261 hospitals in Europe.

Background: Little is known about the incidence of severe critical events in children undergoing general anaesthesia in Europe. We aimed to identify the incidence, nature, and outcome of severe critical events in children undergoing anaesthesia, and the associated potential risk factors.

Methods: The APRICOT study was a prospective observational multicentre cohort study of children from birth to 15 years of age undergoing elective or urgent anaesthesia for diagnostic or surgical procedures.