August 28, 2026 · Paediatric anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1002/pan.70280

Recognizing Strokes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in Adult Versus Pediatric Patients

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The authors aim to provide a comprehensive overview of perioperative strokes in both pediatric and adult patients, focusing on how to differentiate stroke symptoms from anesthetic-related neurological effects in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). They discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and risk factors associated with strokes, emphasizing the importance of early recognition to minimize morbidity and mortality. The review highlights the need for heightened awareness of stroke symptoms in patients with relevant risk factors during the PACU period.

Juliet Velhagen, Thomas Ferrer, Sagar Patel, Ricardo Falcon, Marius Birlea, Timothy R Petersen, Davit Kocharyan, Codruta Soneru

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