Postoperative pain management of liver transplantation in cystic fibrosis: Is it time to start US-guided neuraxial blocks ?
We report the first case of continuous thoracic epidural analgesia after pediatric liver transplantation in a 10-year-old boy affected with CF with macronodular cirrhosis. Despite a challenging coagulation profile, the echo-assisted procedure was safely performed and allowed extubation in the odds ratio, postoperative awakening and comfort, and quick resumption of respiratory physiotherapy.
Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: M Piazza G Martucci A Arcadipane Source Type: research
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