Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1990 Jun;7(1):127-131. 10.12701/yujm.1990.7.1.127.

Caudal Anesthesia for pediatric Inguinal Region Surgery

• Lee KS
• Park DP

• KMID: 2377314
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1990.7.1.127

Abstract

Pediatric caudal anesthesia was done in 50 infants and children under 10 years of age, who were to undergo surgery of inguinal region. All cases were given 10mg/kg body weigh t of 1% lidocaine solution with epinephrine 1:200,000. The results were as follows: 1) Pediatric caudal anesthesia was simple, easy and reliable in technique. 2) Additional intravenous administration of Ketamine or pentothal sodium was needed. i.e., to provide a more cooperative state. 3) Anesthetic effect was judged very Excellent. 4) Cardiovascular and respiratory changes were minimal. Author's came to conclusion that caudal anesthesia for pediatric inguinal region surgery in reliable, simple in technique, favorable to surgeon, and is considered to be a good technique for pediatric anesthesia.

MeSH Terms

Administration, Intravenous
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Caudal*
Anesthetics
Child
Epinephrine
Humans
Infant
Ketamine
Lidocaine
Sodium
Thiopental
Anesthetics
Epinephrine
Ketamine
Lidocaine
Sodium
Thiopental