Combined quadratus lumborum block and lumbar plexus block for a pediatric patient undergoing Ilizarov procedure

Lumbar plexus block (LPB) is a well known regional anesthesia technique to provide postoperative analgesia for orthopedic procedures. The Shamrock technique is a relatively new LPB method, described by Sauter et al. [1]. G ürkan et al. have shown that using shamrock approach prolonged postoperative analgesia can be provided in children undergoing hip surgery [2]. Using shamrock approach anesthesiologist can have a wide view that allows us to visualize lumbar plexus, the quadratus lumborum, erector spinae and psoas ma jor muscles.

Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - June 5, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ufuk H. Y örükoğlu, Yavuz Gürkan Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research