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Regional anaesthesia in paediatric surgery.
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|April 1, 1985
Summary
Regional anaesthesia provides safe and effective pain relief for paediatric surgery. This study found excellent or satisfactory analgesia in 92-100% of cases with no complications, challenging its controversial status in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Regional anaesthesia use in pediatric surgery is debated, with many deeming it contraindicated.
- General anaesthesia is often preferred for pediatric surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of various regional anaesthesia techniques in pediatric patients.
- To assess the rate of successful analgesia and complications associated with these procedures.
Main Methods:
- Regional anaesthesia techniques including supraclavicular, interscalene brachial plexus blockade, axillary brachial plexus blockade, lumbar epidural, and spinal blockade were administered.
- The study included a total of 199 pediatric patients.
Main Results:
- Excellent or satisfactory surgical analgesia was achieved in 92-100% of the regional blocks performed.
- No complications were reported across all procedures and patient age groups.
Conclusions:
- Regional anaesthesia techniques are highly effective and safe for pediatric surgical patients.
- The findings support the expanded use of regional anaesthesia in pediatric surgery, challenging previous contraindications.