Ultrasonographic guidance in pediatric regional anesthesia Part 1: Theoretical background.
Recent findings support the use of ultrasonographic guidance in pediatric regional anesthesia. This review article illustrates basic knowledge in physics of ultrasound and ultrasonographic appearance of neuronal structures, which are prerequisites for the safe application of this technique in daily clinical practice. A critical view on education and ethics in science should emphasize future developments in ultrasonography for pediatric regional anesthesia.
Marhofer
Peter
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Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria. peter.marhofer@meduniwien.ac.at
Frickey
Nathalie
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D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000941:ethics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000193:education; D002648:Child; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000266:history