Adjuncts should always be used in pediatric regional anesthesia

Paediatr Anaesth. 2015 Jan;25(1):100-6. doi: 10.1111/pan.12526. Epub 2014 Sep 17.

Abstract

A number of different adjuncts to local anesthetics can be used to prolong and optimize postoperative pain relief following regional anesthesia in children. The present text provides a slightly opinionated but evidence-based argument in favor of this practice.

Keywords: adjuncts; child; clonidine; infant; ketamine; morphine; regional anesthesia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Conduction / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, Conduction / methods*
  • Anesthetics, Local* / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Local* / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Nerve Block
  • Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control*
  • Pediatrics / methods*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local