Caudal anaesthesia (or caudal anesthesia) is a form of neuraxial regional anaesthesia conducted by accessing the epidural space via the sacral hiatus. It is typically used in paediatrics to provide peri- and post-operative analgesia for surgeries below the umbilicus.

Caudal epidural anesthesia has many applications, including surgical anesthesia in children and adults, as well as the management of acute and chronic pain conditions. Success rates of 98%–100% can be achieved in infants and young children before the …

2023年3月2日 · Caudal anesthesia is a commonly used regional anesthetic technique that can be useful in providing peri- and post-operative analgesia. It can serve as the sole anesthetic or can be an adjuvant to general anesthesia.

Caudal epidural anesthesia has many applications, including surgical anesthesia in children and adults, as well as the management of acute and chronic pain conditions.

2023年3月14日 · Caudal anesthesia, using either a single-shot injection or catheter, can be used as the sole anesthetic for surgeries below the umbilicus but is mostly used as an adjunct to general anesthesia and for postoperative analgesia.

Caudal anesthesia is a commonly used regional anesthetic technique that can be useful in providing peri- and post-operative analgesia. It can serve as the sole anesthetic or can be an adjuvant to general anesthesia.

2019年1月21日 · Caudal Anesthesia. Features anatomical considerations, indications, technique description and complications of caudal anesthesia. January 21, 2019

Caudal anesthesia is the single most important pediatric regional anesthetic technique. The technique is relatively easy to learn (1), has a remarkable safety record (2), and can be used for a large variety of procedures.

2024年2月21日 · Saddle block or caudal anesthesia is used to numb your buttocks, inner thighs, hips, and the area between your legs. It can be used for surgeries to treat hemorrhoids. It can also be used to repair an episiotomy after childbirth.

2019年6月12日 · Caudal anesthesia is used infrequently in modern obstetric anesthesia practice. However, there remain some circumstances in which a caudal technique is useful and/or advantageous. It is a good choice for the second stage of labor in selected patients in whom the lumbar epidural approach is hazardous or contraindicated (e.g., fusion or ...