Anatomical Investigations for Appropriate Needle Positioning for Thoracic Paravertebral Blockade in Children
- Authors
- Yoo, S. H.; Lee, D. H.; Moon, D. E.; Song, H. K.; Jang, Y.; Kim, J. B.
- Issue Date
- Nov-2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge Medical Publications
- Keywords
- ANAESTHETICS; THORACIC PARAVERTEBRAL BLOCK; CHILDREN; ANATOMY; PAIN CONTROL; NEEDLE INSERTION DEPTH
- Citation
- Journal of International Medical Research, v.40, no.6, pp 2370 - 2380
- Pages
- 11
- Journal Title
- Journal of International Medical Research
- Volume
- 40
- Number
- 6
- Start Page
- 2370
- End Page
- 2380
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/14717
- DOI
- 10.1177/030006051204000636
- ISSN
- 0300-0605
1473-2300
- Abstract
- OBJECTIVE: Clinicians hesitate to perform thoracic paravertebral blockade (TPVB) in children due to the potential high risk of adverse effects. No paediatric anatomical guidelines for TPVB exist. This study aimed to estimate the appropriate depth and distance for safe needle positioning in children. METHODS: The depth (D) from the skin to the paravertebral space and the distance (A) from the spinous process to the needle entry point on the skin were measured using chest computed tomography (CT) in children aged between 1 and 9 years. Correlations between age, gender, weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and each of the anatomical measurements were analysed. RESULTS: Each measurement correlated significantly with age, weight and height, but not with BMI (n = 373 children). Measurements A and D could be calculated by: A = 13.56 + (0.33 x age [years]) + (0.06 x weight [kg]) + 0.47 x (gender [female = 0, male = 1]); and D = 17.49 (0.35 x age [years]) + (0.55 x weight [kg]). CONCLUSION: These anatomical guidelines for TPVB are recommended to help prevent anaesthetic complications such as pneumothorax, when ultrasonography and CT are unavailable.
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