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Review
. 2017 Dec;33(12):803-805.
doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001334.

Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for an Ankle Laceration in a Pediatric Emergency Department

Takaaki Mori  1 , Yusuke Hagiwara
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Review

Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for an Ankle Laceration in a Pediatric Emergency Department

Takaaki Mori et al. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Although ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block has recently been introduced into pediatric emergency departments, knowledge of its use is limited. We present here a case demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block for a pediatric spoke injury in a pediatric emergency department setting.

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