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FIG. 3. Photograph from an article outlining technical details of the pediatric PEG. The technique included using atropine and codeine for premedication, with Avertin and ether administered throughout the procedure. The child was positioned sitting on a bench with thighs fastened to the bench. The forehead rested on the vertical Potty-Bucky
diaphragm with several pillows and a sandbag on his or her lap built up to rest the chin. This group advocated the use of oxygen instead of room air for injection.