Efficacy study on applying toy flute as trial equipment during general anesthesia induction for juvenile patients aged 3-8 years at Chaiyaphum Hospital.

Abstract

Introduction : Juvenile patients aged 3-8years often exhibit signs of stress, resistance and cry while undergoing standard general anesthesia induction. The resultant nasal mucus and saliva in stressed patients can lead to severe complications. Juveniles in this age range can be communicated with and interested in toys, so an activity that promote confidence, co-operation and enjoyment should support a smooth and successful general anesthesia induction.

Objective : To study the efficacy of playing flute toys as trial equipment to reduce stress while undergoing general anesthesia induction for juvenile patients aged 3 to 8 years at Chaiyaphum  Hospital.

Methodology : Preliminary study on 18 juvenile patients aged 3-8 years during general anesthesia induction from the period of 17June2015  – 17 September 2015. General information questionnaires and efficacy indicator forms were employed by both oral interviews and by completing the questionnaires.

Data analysis : Descriptive statistics including numbers and percentages.

Results : All of the participating juvenile patients exhibited interest in playing the trial equipment while waiting to operate. They willingly allowed to be transported into the operating rooms without resistance nor crying. They showed cooperation in playing with the trial equipment without any resistance and also showed no complications such as laryngospasm or bronchospasm. All of the parents also co-operated well in allowing the trials to proceed. The percentage of children to lose consciousness undergoing general anesthesia induction after playing with the trial equipment was 94.4%. The percentage of excessive salivation in participants was 5.6%. The percentage of participants who became confused and resisted playing the trial equipment before becoming unconscious was 11.1%.The use of this trial equipment is 22.2% more complicated than standard general anesthesia induction.

Conclusion: The study on applying toy flute as trial equipment during general anesthesia induction for juvenile patients aged 3-8 years in Chaiyaphum Hospital was successful achievements without any other severe complications