title: Applications of regional anaesthesia in paediatrics.
abstract: Advances in the field of paediatric regional anaesthesia have specific applications to both acute and chronic pain management. This review summarizes data regarding the safety of paediatric regional anaesthetic techniques. Current guidelines are provided for performing paediatric regional techniques, with a focus on applications for postoperative pain management. Brief descriptions of relevant anatomy followed by indications for commonly performed blocks are highlighted along with the potential of adverse side-effects.
authors: Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Shah
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Suresh
mesh_terms: D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local
keywords: caudal analgesia; complications; paediatric anaesthesia, peripheral; regional anaesthesia