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Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Plexus Blocks in Paediatric Patients

Dr Cheryl Chooi1†, Dr Roland Brusseau2

1Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia, Boston Children’s Hospital, USA
2Director of Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia, Boston Children’s Hospital, USA

Edited by: Dr Faye Evans, Boston Children’s Hospital, USA

†Corresponding author email: cheryl.chooi@sa.gov.au

Published July 6, 2021

Abstract

This tutorial describes ultrasound-guided lumbar plexus blocks in paediatric patients. It outlines the relevant anatomy, indications, contraindications, complications, and equipment required. It also describes various ultrasound approaches and how to perform this block, focusing on the Shamrock method.

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