Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Feb 2016
ReviewCentral blockades in Pediatrics: A review of current literature.
Pediatric neuraxial anesthesia is an effective tool that can be used as a supplement or alternative to general anesthesia. However, there have always been doubts about its usefulness and risk-benefit ratio. The purpose of this review is to describe the current role of central blockades in pediatric patients, upgrade practical and safety aspects, and review the latest technological advances applied to this procedure.