Anaesthesia is vital before, during and after surgery.
But it is a science of its own that needs speciality training.
In PNG, while there are a few doctors who administer anaesthetics, it is still not enough.
Dr Keno Temo during her presentation today at the 53rd Medical Symposium highlighted some of the challenges hospitals go through in administering paediatric anaesthetics.
Charmaine Poriambep with more