Key result
Spinal anesthesia is a safe, cost-effective, and technically feasible alternative to general anesthesia in children, providing minimal cardio-respiratory disturbances and reduced postoperative apnea in high-risk infants.
Why the study?
Is spinal anesthesia a safe and effective alternative to general anesthesia in children?
Population
Children (including neonates, infants, and older children) undergoing surgical procedures
Comparison
Spinal anesthesia using local anesthetics with… vs General anesthesia (GA)
Design
Review
Authors
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May support spinal anesthesia in high-risk infants; leaves open need for prospective RCTs before wider adoption.
Is spinal anesthesia a safe and effective alternative to general anesthesia in children?
Spinal anesthesia is a safe, effective, and economical alternative to general anesthesia in children, offering advantages like minimal cardio-respiratory disturbance and reduced risk of post-operative apnea in preterm infants.
Gupta et al. (2014) conducted a review in Pediatric surgery. Spinal anesthesia vs. General anesthesia was evaluated. Spinal anesthesia is a safe, cost-effective, and technically feasible alternative to general anesthesia in children, providing minimal cardio-respiratory disturbances and reduced postoperative apnea in high-risk infants.
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