Key result
Caudal epidural block offers high success and low complication rates in pediatric patients.
Why the study?
Caudal epidural block is widely used in pediatric anesthesia due to its broad indications, high success rates, and low complication incidence.
Provides an overview of the indications, contraindications, and technique for caudal epidural anesthesia in pediatric patients.
May support morphine adjuncts in caudal blocks for upper abdominal surgery in children; leaves open prospective safety and dosing data.
Caudal epidural block is the most widely used regional anesthetic technique in children. Its popularity in pediatric anesthesia is mainly due to its broad spectrum of indications, high success rates, and a relative low incidence of complications. The caudal epidural block is generally used for not only lower abdominal or lower extremity surgery but also for upper abdominal surgery via administration of adjuncts such as morphine, which has hydrosoluble potential. The indications, contraindications and technique of caudal epidural block are presented.
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Matinyan et al. (2018) conducted a review in Pediatric anesthesia. Caudal epidural block was evaluated. Caudal epidural block is a widely used regional anesthetic technique in pediatric patients, offering a broad spectrum of indications, high success rates, and a relatively low incidence of complications.
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