Is regional anesthesia safe in children?

  • Helen Gharaei Anesthesiologist, Pain Fellow, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Boali Hospital, Tehran Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran (Islamic Republic of Iran)
  • Tariq Hayat Khan Consultant Anesthesiologist, Pain Management Specialist, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Uhad General Hospital, Medina Munawwara (KSA)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v0i0.544
Keywords: Regional anesthesia, Children, Complications

Abstract

There is a long history of using regional anesthesia in children. Even though, majority of the anesthesiologists still prefer general anesthesia (GA), the use of regional techniques is on a rise. Recent advances in regional block techniques and new equipments have enhanced the use of regional anesthesia in children and decreased complications. This brief review stresses that it is better not to prejudge and let us make sure that the regional anesthesia is in fact as safe as GA.

Citation: Gharaei H, Khan TH. Is regional anesthesia safe in children? Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2014;18(1):3-5

Published
07-02-2019
How to Cite
Gharaei, H., & Hayat Khan, T. (2019). Is regional anesthesia safe in children?. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 3-5. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v0i0.544
Issue
Vol.18 No.(2014): January-March
Section
Editorial Views