November 1, 1996Anesthesia & Analgesia

Regional Anesthesia in Children

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Why the study?

Is regional anesthesia safe in children undergoing surgery?

Population

Children undergoing surgery and receiving regional anesthesia

Design

Editorial

Authors

CBCharles B. BerdeBoston Children's Hospital

Discussion

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Implication

Regional anesthesia in children appears generally safe with a low overall risk of critical incidents, though careful dosing and monitoring are required.

Structured PICO

Is regional anesthesia safe in children undergoing surgery?

Population

Children undergoing surgery and receiving regional anesthesia (based on a prospective, uncontrolled, multicenter study of 24,409 cases)

Intervention

Regional anesthesia (including peripheral and central blocks)

Outcome

Critical incidents and complications (safety)safety

Regional anesthesia in children appears generally safe with a low overall risk of critical incidents, though careful dosing and monitoring are required.

Limitations

Selection bias due to assignment by practitioner preference rather than randomization
Does not evaluate efficacy or other outcome variables like pain scores or patient satisfaction
Potential for missed mild peripheral nerve injuries due to lack of detailed sensory and motor examinations

Cite This Study

Charles B. Berde (1996) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a738592d3d4e530dbfb6984 https://doi.org/10.1097/00000539-199611000-00001

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Implication

Regional anesthesia in children appears generally safe with a low overall risk of critical incidents, though careful dosing and monitoring are required.

Regional Anesthesia in Children

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Limitations

Cite This Study

Regional Anesthesia in Children

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Limitations

Cite This Study

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