Abstract
Central nervous blockades in children (caudal, epidural and spinal anesthesia) benefited from the progress recently done in devices and local anesthetics. Their use became more common with the growing interest about postoperative analgesia and their efficacy in this indication. They have shown to be safe if the appropriate device is used and if the contra-indications (coagulation disorders and infections) and security procedures are respected. Most of them are performed under light general anesthesia or sedation for the comfort of the child. They are effective in providing analgesia for subombilical procedure and the surgery of lower limbs. Some serious accidents are reported in case of unknown intravascular or intrathecal injection which may cause cardiovascular or neurological complications. A slow injection, frequent aspiration tests and a careful monitoring of the child may avoid these accidents.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
