Regional anesthesia in neonates and infants

Adrian Bosenberg; Randall P. Flick

doi:10.1016/j.clp.2013.05.011

Regional anesthesia in neonates and infants

Adrian Bosenberg, Randall P. Flick

Anesthesiology

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Abstract

Optimal pain management can significantly impact the surgical outcome and length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Regional anesthesia is an effective alternative that can be used in both term and preterm neonates. A variety of neuraxial and peripheral nerve blocks have been used for specific surgical and NICU procedures. Ultrasound guidance has increased the feasibility of using these techniques in neonates. Education and training staff in the use of continuous epidural infusions are important prerequisites for successful implementation of regional anesthesia in NICU management protocols.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	525-538
Number of pages	14
Journal	Clinics in Perinatology
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clp.2013.05.011
State	Published - Sep 2013

Keywords

Brachial plexus blockade
Caudal block
Epidural anesthesia
Femoral nerve blockade
Neonatal care
Regional anesthesia
Sciatic nerve blockade
Ultrasound

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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