Effect of scalp nerve block on postcraniotomy analgesia in children: a randomized, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Effective postoperative pain management is critical for pediatric craniotomies. Scalp nerve block (SNB) interventions present a potential solution, yet their comparative benefits in preoperative and postoperative settings remain unclear. This study investigated the analgesic effects of SNB in pediatric craniotomy patients by comparing preoperative versus postoperative administration.

Methods

This randomized trial included 180 children (1-12 years) who underwent elective craniotomy and were assigned to the preoperative, postoperative, or nonblocking control group. The outcomes included cumulative sufentanil use, pain scores (1, 2, 4, 24, 48 h postoperation), rescue medicine utilization, postoperative complications (24, 48 h), and hospitalization length. The primary

SUBMITTER: Xiong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature