Paraumbilical Block



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).

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Jun 19, 2016 | Posted by in PAIN MEDICINE | Comments Off on Paraumbilical Block

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