Tag #Parental Accompaniment

What are the immediate effects of prohibiting parental presence during pediatric sedation, and how significant are they for the child's well-being?

In Spain, many hospitals don't allow parents to accompany their children during sedation before surgery, causing significant distress to the child. This practice, though based on infection control protocols, is challenged by parents and some professionals who advocate for parental presence to reduce the child's anxiety. Several hospitals, however, have successfully implemented programs allowing parental accompaniment without compromising safety.