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Erector spinae plane block for inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants
Author(s) -
Hernandez Maria A.,
Palazzi Lucio,
Lapalma Julio,
Cravero Joseph
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/pan.13325
Subject(s) - medicine , inguinal hernia , anesthesia , hernia , block (permutation group theory) , postoperative pain , anesthetic , surgery , geometry , mathematics
Summary Neuro‐axial anesthesia has been the preferred technique for inguinal hernia repair when attempting to avoid general anesthesia in neonates and preterm infants. We present a case where an erector spinae plane block was used successfully for this surgery. Hemodynamic stability, minimal anesthetic requirements, and excellent pain control were documented. This block promises to be a valuable and safe alternative for inguinal hernia repair, accompanying the path of neuroprotective anesthesia.