Consent issues and pediatric regional anesthesia.
The need for consent to regional anesthetic procedures varies considerably between countries. It is likely that legislation and professional guidance will tighten consent procedures, and in several countries detailed written consent is required for regional blockade. This article discusses aspects of consent to regional anesthesia in children.
Lönnqvist
Per-Arne
PA
Paediatric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, ALB/Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. per-arne.lonnqvist@karolinska.se
Morton
Neil S
NS
Ross
Allison K
AK
D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000941:ethics*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D018570:Risk Assessment