Anaesthetics 4: Regional anaesthesia and analgesia in children

Supervisor

Rob McDougall

Department

Anaesthetics

Email

rob.mcdougall@rch.org.au

Objectives

To understand the pharmacological basis and practical use of regional anaesthesia and analgesia in children, students should be able to:

1. Briefly describe a case involving the use of a regional anaesthetic technique in a child, outlining the potential risks and benefits
2. Discuss the differences in anatomy of the spine and spinal cord between adults and children
3. Briefly, describe the pharmacology of the commonly used local anaesthetic agents

Resources and learning opportunities

• Library, Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia and Pain Management
• Attending theatre sessions