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Nearly all regional anesthetic blocks in children are performed while they are anesthetized because conscious or sedated children will not cooperate sufficiently to ensure their safety. The main disadvantage of this approach is the theoretical injury of a nerve that…
Case Synopsis A 4-year-old girl with a history of recent upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) and symptoms of clear rhinorrhea and occasional nonproductive cough and a history of low-grade fever 3 days ago presents for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy under…