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SynthesisNeurosurgical review2025

Influence of scalp nerve block on analgesia and hemodynamic stability in pediatric patients: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

João Gabriel Santana Trindade, Airton Lima Batalha Filho, Pedro Salgueiro Pereira de Castro, Diogo Costa Garção

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

João Gabriel Santana TrindadeFederal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondom, s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão-SE, Aracaju, Sergipe, 49.100-000, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4983-464X
Airton Lima Batalha FilhoFederal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondom, s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão-SE, Aracaju, Sergipe, 49.100-000, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0610-0078
Pedro Salgueiro Pereira de CastroFederal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondom, s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão-SE, Aracaju, Sergipe, 49.100-000, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8099-7026
Diogo Costa GarçãoFederal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondom, s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão-SE, Aracaju, Sergipe, 49.100-000, Brazil. diogoufscar@yahoo.com.br.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9456-6563

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Among current procedures for analgesia and control of hemodynamic changes, scalp nerve block (SNB) stands out as a simple technique that contributes to the quality of patient recovery. This study aims to evaluate the influence of SNB on postoperative pain and hemodynamic stability in pediatric patients. A review protocol was registered on PROSPERO under the registry code CRD42023491890. The search string "nerve block AND scalp AND analgesia" was used to search MEDLINE-PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, LILACS, SciELO, and Scopus. R software was used for meta-analysis, and I

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AnalgesiaHemodynamicsNerve BlockPostoperative PainScalpAnesthetics, LocalChildHumansPain ManagementAnesthetics, LocalAnalgesia and anesthesiaHemodynamic monitoringNerve blockNeurosurgeryPediatrics

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PMID40613924

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