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Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

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SPA Statement on Racism and Our Commitment to Equity

The Board of Directors of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) wishes to express shock, outrage, and sadness at the recent depraved killings of African-Americans, and to acknowledge the senseless acts of violence happening across the nation. Consistent with our commitment to inclusion, mutual respect, and peaceful dialogue, we express our solidarity with the families […]

COVID-19 Resources

Dear SPA members, patients, and families, As the COVID-19 crisis escalates in the US and around the world, the SPA urges members to follow common sense precautions that are highlighted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. The CDC website offers advice to communities and individuals to prevent illness as well as […]

Joint Statement on Pediatric Dental Sedation

Joint Statement from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, and the Society for Pediatric Sedation Regarding the Use of Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Procedures Using the Single-Provider/Operator Model

Research Information

SPA Young Investigator Researcher Grants

The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia is pleased to announce the availability of Young Investigator Research Grants, through the Patient Safety, Education and Research Fund (PSERF). The Young Investigator Grants will be for one year, renewable once at the discretion of the Research Grant Committee.

Patient Safety Education & Research Fund

Our goal is to raise pledges in support of advancing pediatric anesthesia safety efforts. Specifically, your support would allow $100,000 annually to support pediatric anesthesia safety research. The SPA will commit to reporting the results of this research to the membership.

Call for Surveys

Attention: SPA members interested in conducting survey research:

The submission site for proposed surveys will be open twice a year from:

  1. January 1 – February 28
  2. July 1 – August 31

The SPA Research Committee will select the 2 best surveys per cycle to be distributed to the membership later in the year.  All surveys must also be approved by the SPA Executive Committee.

 

Quality & Safety Committee

PEDI CRISIS APP - The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Pedi Crisis 2.0 Critical Events Checklists Mobile App® is now available for the iPhone and iPad on the Apple App Store at and for Android on the Google Play Store.

CRITICAL EVENTS CHECKLISTS®
The translated checklists are from an earlier version of the checklist; the English version is the most up to date.

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Additional Translations are available.
Simulation Scenarios
Available now!
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Consensus Statement on Anesthetics and Sedatives in Children

Each year, millions of young children require surgery and other procedures for serious or life-threatening medical conditions or to improve their quality of life. Anesthetic and sedative drugs are widely used to help ensure the safety, health, and comfort of children undergoing these procedures.

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What is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist?

Pediatric anesthesiologists take care of children of all ages from newborn to teenagers and are experienced in the special needs of children (and their families) at different ages. Their goal is to make the hospital experience as pleasant as they can, to help manage your child’s anxiety before surgery and pain after surgery.

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Journals

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SPA
PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA JOURNAL

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Next Meeting

SPA 34th VIRTUAL Annual Meeting
October 10-11, 2020