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Anaesthesia

Synonym(s):

Paediatric Anaesthesia

To complement our paediatric surgical services, our Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia provides complete anaesthetic cover for all elective and emergency surgeries for children. We assist an average of 7,000 surgeries a year, among patients ranging from newborns to teenagers below 18 years of age.

We run a pre-anaesthesia care and counselling clinic for children requiring pre-operative consultation and optimization.

We also provide pain relief and management for children suffering from acute or chronic pain.

Range of Services

  • Non-Clinical Services
    • Research
    • Teaching
    • Quality improvement and safety
    • Patient Experience

Our Care Team

News

Singapore’s first PlagioCentre@KKH provides specialist treatment for infants with flat head syndrome
Patient Care Singapore’s first PlagioCentre@KKH provides specialist treatment for infants with flat head syndrome Early treatment is essential when the baby’s head shape is still malleable, with most infants show visible improvements within three months of treatment.
05 Dec 2025 | Special Delivery Read Story
Patient Care A new chapter in healing: KKH opens Singapore’s first paediatric burn centre designed for children’s care and comfort Designed with a child-friendly philosophy to improve comfort and speed recovery, the new KKH Burn Centre enables seamless care and single-location treatment for reduced anxiety and better infection control. Therapy programmes are also integrated with medical treatment to prioritise child emotional well-being.
04 Dec 2025 | Special Delivery Read Story
Announcements Enhanced Mental Health Support For Over 1,000 Parents Of Children With Developmental Needs From 2025 Early Intervention Centres and community-based Mental Health Service teams will join KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in expanding DayOne pilot programme
20 Nov 2025 Read Story