Characteristics, management, and outcomes of perioperative cardiac arrest in children undergoing noncardiac surgery procedures: a scoping review.

Of 801 unique citations, 18 studies met inclusion criteria.

There were 17 retrospective cohort studies, 1 cross sectional study, and no interventional studies.

Median number of CA events per study was 21 (interquartile range, 13-27).

Younger age, higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score, and emergent procedures were associated with higher CA event occurrence.