RESUMO
The need for consent to regional anesthetic procedures varies considerably between countries. It is likely that legislation and professional guidance will tighten consent procedures, and in several countries detailed written consent is required for regional blockade. This article discusses aspects of consent to regional anesthesia in children.
Assuntos
Anestesia por Condução/ética , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/ética , Criança , Humanos , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/legislação & jurisprudência , Legislação Médica , Medição de RiscoRESUMO
Recent findings support the use of ultrasonographic guidance in pediatric regional anesthesia. This review article illustrates basic knowledge in physics of ultrasound and ultrasonographic appearance of neuronal structures, which are prerequisites for the safe application of this technique in daily clinical practice. A critical view on education and ethics in science should emphasize future developments in ultrasonography for pediatric regional anesthesia.