Innovative Approaches to Neuraxial Blockade in Children: The Introduction of Epidural Nerve Root Stimulation and Ultrasound Guidance for Epidural Catheter Placement

Continuous epidural blockade remains the cornerstone of pediatric regional anesthesia. However, the risk of catastrophic trauma to the spinal cord when inserting direct thoracic and high lumbar epidural needles in anesthetized or heavily sedated pediatric patients is a concern. To reduce this risk,...

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Main Author: Ban CH Tsui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2006-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/478197
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