Dr. Ankita Patel Desai MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
1405 Clifton Rd Ne Division Of Infectio Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Ankita Desai is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Desai specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block in infants and toddlers produces successful anesthesia regardless of the motor response.
- Feasibility and efficacy of placement of continuous sciatic perineural catheters solely under ultrasound guidance in children: a descriptive study.
- Comparison of success rate of ultrasound-guided sciatic and femoral nerve block and neurostimulation in children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: a randomized clinical trial.
- Echo-guided estimation of formula for paravertebral block in neonates, infants and children till 5 years.
- Does ultrasound guidance add accuracy to continuous caudal-epidural catheter placements in neonates and infants?
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