Dear Colleague,
Welcome to the Paediatric Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia section of the RA-UK Website. This resource is a collaboration between RA-UK, APAGBI, CPAS and ESPA to provide up-to-date guidance on the performance of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia in children. It has been developed by a group of practising paediatric anaesthetists with a special interest in regional anaesthesia and aims to provide a succinct guide to performing regional anaesthesia in children.
Regional anaesthesia is such an important and beneficial technique in children that it should be considered for all appropriate cases, balancing the advantages against the potential risks. However, it can only be utilised by caregivers with the correct anatomical knowledge and after suitable training. In addition, access to the correct equipment and assistance are important. When performing more complex regional techniques and/or catheters, an on-site acute pain service needs to be established.
The information follows the Plan A block principles for paediatrics with the aim of providing a safe and versatile reference for those starting on their journey in paediatric regional anaesthesia. The format for each block will cover all aspects from indication through performance to complications. The Plan B/C/D blocks are aimed at those confident in the basics who want to develop more advanced techniques for more complex surgeries.
We are keen for feedback to improve the website, so please email us your suggestions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Best wishes,
Babette Clinck, Annabel Pearson, Catalina Stendall, Nadia Najafi
On behalf of RA-UK, APAGBI, CPAS and ESPA.
We would like to thank our expert writing group who have contributed to the project - see acknowledgments
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