Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2022
Case ReportsLocal anesthetic toxicity following erector spinae plane block in a neonate: A case report.
A 6-day-old, 4.0 kg neonate presented with intestinal malrotation, necessitating laparotomy. Intra-operatively, an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block was performed under general anesthesia with administration of 1 mg/kg levobupivacaine. ⋯ Intralipid (1.5 ml/kg) was given, with a return to normal hemodynamic parameters. This is the first case report of suspected local anesthetic toxicity in a neonate following an erector spinae plane block.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2022
Observational StudyRecovery characteristics and parental satisfaction in pediatric procedural sedation.
Despite being a standard of care for children undergoing stressful procedures, little data exist on parental perception of pediatric sedation. ⋯ In this study, caregivers' satisfaction with pediatric sedation was high, regardless of the regimen used. Lower parental satisfaction was associated with younger age, irritability after sedation, prolonged sleepiness, hyperactivity, unsteadiness, hallucinations, emesis, and respiratory distress.