Paraumbilical Block
Giorgio Ivani
Valeria Mossetti
Patient Position: Supine.
Indications: Intra- and postoperative analgesia for umbilical and paraumbilical hernia repair.
Needle Size: A short beveled needle.
Volume: 0.2 mL/kg of ropivacaine 0.2% for children up to 7 years, levobupivacaine 0.5% for older children.
Anatomic Landmarks: Umbilicus, rectus abdominis muscles (Fig. 53-1).