Andrea Guzman

Ms. Andrea Guzman


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 November 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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AMAshley Mathew
Ashley Mathew
KKKatrina Kerolus
Katrina Kerolus
NBNicholas Louis Bitonti
Nicholas Louis Bitonti
AGAndrea Guzman
Andrea Guzman
RMRobert p Moore
Robert p Moore
SBSergio D. Bergese
Sergio D. Bergese
Pediatric regional anesthesia is evolving with new peripheral nerve blocks and techniques aimed at improving perioperative pain management. While caudal blocks have long been standard due to their simplicity and low complication rates, newer fascial plane blocks offer comparable efficacy with enhanced nerve coverage tailored to specific surgeries. Moreover, adjuncts like dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone have shown promise in prolonging block duration and enhancing post-operative pain relief and patient satisfaction. The integration of these advancements into clinical practice has yielded significant benefits, including reduced intraoperative fluid requirements, decreased reliance on opioids postoperatively, earlier initiation of enteral nutrition, lower readmission rates, shorter hospital stays, and decreased overall hospital costs. Our review underscores the technical progress and expanding literature supporting the rapid adoption of these impactful regional anesthesia techniques in pediatric care.