Child anesthesia induction as perceived by children, parents and anesthesia staff - a synthesis and further abstraction of previous studies

Trust is a fundamental element in the child's anesthesia experience, enabling courage, security, and cooperation among children, parents, and anesthesia staff. Built through empathetic and consistent interactions, trust fosters collaboration and confidence in care. From a phenomenological perspective, anesthesia induction emerges as a deeply human encounter grounded in vulnerability, relationality, and the need for holistic, compassionate pediatric care.