QOD 066: Peds Surgery (Reduction of risk potential)

A 4-year-old child requires surgery for an injury to her hand. The surgeon is considering using regional anesthesia for the procedure instead of general anesthesia. Which of the following best describes a disadvantage of using regional anesthesia in this situation?

• The child may be non-compliant
• The child is more likely to have nausea and vomiting afterward
• The child may experience more pain
• The child must still be intubated for the procedure