Abstract

Objective: This retrospective study aims to evaluate the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical implications of cardiac issues in infants and children undergoing surgeries under general anaesthesia. Methods: Medical records of 500 pediatric patients (aged 0-18 years) undergoing surgeries under general anaesthesia between January 2022 and December 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Data on patient demographics, surgical characteristics, anaesthetic management, and postoperative cardiac complications were collected and analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of cardiac events. Results: Among the study cohort, 15% of pediatric patients experienced postoperative cardiac complications, with arrhythmias being the most common (8%), followed by myocardial ischemia (5%) and hemodynamic instability (2%). Age less than one year, complex surgeries, and pre-existing cardiac conditions emerged as significant predictors of cardiac complications (p < 0.05). Tables summarizing demographic characteristics, surgical profiles, incidence of cardiac complications, and predictors of cardiac events are provided.

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