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Low concentration of caudal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in elective pediatric surgery
1Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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0.125% bupivacaine caudal analgesia provided effective pain relief for pediatric surgical patients, with a 79% success rate and 4-8 hours of pain management. No significant complications were reported, indicating a safe and beneficial anesthetic option.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Regional Anesthesia
Background:
- Caudal anesthesia is frequently used for pediatric surgical procedures.
- Optimizing local anesthetic choice and dosage is crucial for effective and safe pain management in children.
- Assessing pain and discomfort post-operatively is essential for evaluating anesthetic efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.125% bupivacaine caudal analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing routine surgeries.
- To determine the success rate, duration of analgesia, and incidence of complications associated with this anesthetic technique.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 70 pediatric patients (3 months to 7 years) received 0.125% bupivacaine with epinephrine (1:200,000) via caudal block.
- Dosage ranged from 0.5-1.0 ml/kg based on surgical site.
- Postoperative pain and discomfort were assessed using the modified Hannallah's pain/discomfort scoring system.
Main Results:
- The overall success rate for 0.125% bupivacaine caudal analgesia was 79%.
- Analgesia duration ranged from 4 to 8 hours.
- No delays or difficulties with urination were observed, and telephone follow-up revealed no analgesia-related complications.
Conclusions:
- 0.125% bupivacaine caudal analgesia is an effective and safe option for pain management in pediatric patients undergoing routine surgical procedures.
- The technique provides prolonged analgesia with a low complication rate, supporting its use in pediatric surgical settings.
Abstract:
This report summarizes [corrected] our experiences in 0.125% bupivacaine caudal analgesia in 70 pediatric patients with age ranging from 3 months to 7 years undergoing routine surgical procedures including herniorrhaphies, orchiopexies, and circumcision. The local anesthetic chosen was 0.125% bupivacaine with epinephrine (1:200,000) being added and the dosage administered [corrected] varied from 0.5-1.0 ml/kg depending upon the sites of the surgical procedures. In the recovery room, patients were observed and accessed using the modified Hannallah's pain/discomfort scoring system. Patients who achieved a score of four or more during a 30 min observation period were given codeine 1 mg/kg intramuscularly and the blocks were rated as uneffective. Our result was that 0.125% bupivacaine caudal analgesia was effective. The rate of success was 79%. The duration of analgesia was 4-8 hours. No delay or difficulty in urination was found. Most of the patients could move their lower extremities but could not bear their weight. Telephone follow-up failed to reveal any analgesia-related complication.