Effect of scalp nerve block on postcraniotomy analgesia in children: a randomized, controlled trial

Abstract Objective Effective postoperative pain management is critical for pediatric craniotomies. Scalp nerve block (SNB) interventions present a potential solution, yet their comparative benefits in preoperative and postoperative settings remain unclear. This study investigated the analgesic effec...

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Published in:	BMC Anesthesiology
Main Authors:	Wei Xiong, Yaxin Wang, Lu Li, Ling Li, Yifan Feng, Yan Liu, Bin Liu, Xu Jin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-11-01
Subjects:	Postoperative analgesia Scalp nerve block Children Craniotomy Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02822-0

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