Caudal anesthesia: Anesthesia produced by injection of a local anesthetic into the caudal canal, the sacral portion of the spinal canal.
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Indications, contraindications, anatomy, choice of drugs and dosage, technique, complications and conclusion Caudal anaesthesia has been used for many years and is the easiest and safest approach to the epidural space. When correctly performed there is little danger of either the spinal cord or dura being damaged.
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CAUDAL EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: A SAFE, RELIABLE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES These results showed that caudal anesthesia either alone or in combination with general anesthesia was well tolerated with little in the way of respiratory depression or cardiovascular changes.
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NYSORA: The New York School of Regional Anesthesia Official Website - Caudal Anesthesia.
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Saddle Block And Caudal Anesthesia information by Drugs.com, including Saddle Block And Caudal Anesthesia advice.
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loss of pain sensation below the navel produced by injection of an anesthetic into the caudal portion of the vertebral canal—called also caudal analgesia...
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Aug 18, 2009 Caudal anesthesia is given with general anesthesia to block pain in the legs, low back, belly and lower trunk area.
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IMPLICATIONS: Although pediatric caudal anesthesia does not alter heart rate nor arterial blood pressure, significant changes occur in regional blood flow distribution. Descending aortic blood flow increases significantly after caudal anesthesia, whereas lower body vascular resistances decrease.
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Pediatric caudal anesthesia is an effective method with an infrequent complication rate. However, little is known about its cardiovascular consequences. Transesophageal Doppler, a noninvasive method, provides the opportunity for a reappraisal of the hemodynamic effects of this technique.
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