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Central and peripheral sensitization IASP Definitions & Taxonomy The foundation of any pain chapter must align with the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) taxonomy. Peripheral Sensitization: “Increased responsiveness and reduced threshold of nociceptive neurons in the periphery to the stimulation of their receptive fields” (Curatolo, 2024). It is clinically associated with primary […]
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Anatomical and Physiological Differences: Child vs Adult Children and neonates in particular are not simply small adults. Every organ system undergoes structural and functional maturation over the first years of life, and these differences directly shape anaesthetic risk, airway management, drug dosing, fluid therapy and perioperative monitoring. 1. Body Size, Proportions & Surface Area Parameter
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BRACHIAL PLEXUS ANATOMY Provides sensory and motor innervation to upper limb. Formation– Constitutes anterior primary rami C5 – C8 along with T1. Pre-fixed plexus – C4 is involved Post- fixed plexus – T2 is involved Variations are often associated with cervical rib. Parts of the brachial plexus: Roots, Trunks, Divisions, Cords, Branches. Roots:
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