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Paediatric Anaesthesia

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Principles of Regional Anaesthesia in Children

Vrushali Ponde1†, Kriti Puri2, Maryrose Osazuwa3, Cheryl Chooi4

1Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Children Anaesthesia Services Mumbai, Surya Children Hospital, India

2Children Anaesthesia Services, Mumbai, India

3Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria

4Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Flinders Medical Centre, Australia

 

†Corresponding author e-mail: vrushaliponde@yahoo.co.in

Published November 22, 2022

Abstract

Paediatric regional anaesthesia helps to ensure optimal perioperative analgesia. This tutorial provides an overview of the differences in the anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and controversies associated with performing regional anaesthesia in children compared to adults.

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