manejo perioperatorio del niño diabético perioperative management of the Diabetic Child

SummARy Pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus are managed during the perioperative period by pediatric anesthesiologist who carefully monitors glycemia levels, in addition to the type of surgery and the pathophysiology of the disease. This article represents a practical guide, an algorithm for managing pediatric diabetic patients undergoing surgery, whether under general or regional anesthesia.