Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2008
A new formula of age-related anatomical landmarks for blockade of the sciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa in children using the posterior approach.
Anatomical landmarks for sciatic nerve blockade are poorly described in children. In adults, the site of puncture of the high approach is located at least 10 cm above the popliteal skin crease. ⋯ These simple landmarks adapted to children age are expected to help the clinicians to perform safely sciatic blocks at the popliteal fossa in young patients.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2008
Comment Letter Case ReportsIntra-arterial access in pediatric patients.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2008
Letter Case ReportsBrachial plexus block for the child with Kartagener's syndrome.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2008
Letter Case ReportsScurvy: a disease of anesthetic interest? Scurvy and anesthesia.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialPremedication with melatonin vs midazolam in anxious children.
Failure of dental treatment caused by anxiety is a common problem in children. Oral midazolam has been the most commonly used premedication for pediatric patient but the use of midazolam may be associated with paradoxical reactions in children. Melatonin may induce a natural sleepiness and improve sedation. We have investigated premedication with melatonin compared with midazolam in children under nitrous oxide/oxygen (N(2)O/O(2)) sedation for dental treatment. ⋯ In these doses and clinical conditions, melatonin was similar to that of placebo and did not contribute to N(2)O/O(2) sedation of anxious children.