Why the study?
Large-scale studies evaluating the practice pattern, efficacy, and safety of caudal block in this paediatric population were not available.
Does pre-incisional single-shot caudal block improve analgesia and safety in children undergoing elective infra-umbilical surgery under general anaesthesia?
Population
183 children undergoing elective infra-umbilical surgery under general anaesthesia
Comparison
Caudal block vs no caudal block
Design
Prospective observational study
Authors
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Caudal block may aid multimodal analgesia in this population; leaves open need for RCTs to guide broader adoption.
Does pre-incisional single-shot caudal block improve analgesia and safety in children undergoing elective infra-umbilical surgery under general anaesthesia?
Pre-incisional single-shot caudal block is a safe and effective component of multi-modal perioperative analgesia for younger children undergoing infra-umbilical surgery.
Gautam et al. (2020) studied this question.
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