Abstract
Truncal nerve blockade in children has been increasing in popularity for intra- and postoperative pain relief. Moreover, the use of ultrasound guidance for these blocks has greatly improved success rates. This article discusses the classic and ultrasound guided approaches for the commonly performed truncal blocks in children.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 260-264 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2007 |
Keywords
- Ilioinguinal block
- Intercostal block
- Pediatric regional anesthesia
- Rectus sheath block
- Ultrasound guided nerve blocks
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine