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Continuous paravertebral block in children. Initial experience.

P A Lönnqvist1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Karolinska Institute, St Gorans Pediatric Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Anaesthesia
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Continuous paravertebral block offers effective pain relief in pediatric patients undergoing surgery. This technique provides good intraoperative and postoperative analgesia, showing promise for pediatric regional anesthesia.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Continuous paravertebral block is a regional anesthesia technique.
  • Its application in pediatric patients has not been previously documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the use of continuous paravertebral block in children.
  • To evaluate its efficacy in pain management for pediatric surgical procedures.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved five pediatric patients aged 7 months to 8 years.
  • Continuous paravertebral block was performed for renal surgery or cholecystectomy.

Main Results:

  • The procedure was technically feasible and not difficult to perform.
  • Good intraoperative and postoperative analgesia was achieved in all patients.

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Conclusions:

  • Continuous paravertebral block is a promising technique for pediatric pain management.
  • It may become a valuable tool in pediatric regional anesthesia.