Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jun 2021
ReviewUpdates on neurologic complications in pediatric regional anesthesia.
Regional anesthesia has grown in popularity as a multimodal approach to analgesia. However, some anesthesiologists are fearful of regional blocks in pediatric patients as most require general anesthesia. ⋯ This review aimed to provide an update on the relevant literature regarding neurologic complications and the safety of regional blocks in pediatric patients. These large data sets have confirmed that regional anesthesia is a useful and safe modality in pediatric patients.