Korean J Anesthesiol.  2006 Dec;51(6):764-767. 10.4097/kjae.2006.51.6.764.

Spinal Anesthesia Combined with Caudal Anesthesia in a Preterm Infant: A case report

• Chung JH
• Kim SH
• Jeon DG
• Lee GW

• KMID: 2243618
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2006.51.6.764

Abstract

Spinal anesthesia in preterm infants offers a safe alternative to general anesthesia, especially if general anesthesia is not preferred because of coexisting diseases, such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and recurring of apnea. But the single-shot technique of spinal anesthesia has some limitations because the duration of surgical anesthesia is approximately 60 min. Since some procedures may require more time, alternative regional techniques which provide more prolonged surgical anesthesia are needed. We present our experience with a combined spinal caudal anesthesia in a preterm infant.

Keyword

caudal anesthesia; combined anesthesia; preterm infant; spinal anesthesia

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Caudal*
Anesthesia, General
Anesthesia, Spinal*
Apnea
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature*