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[Ambulatory surgery in pediatrics. The value of caudal anesthesia]
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Ambulatory surgery can reduce psychological distress in children. Proper patient selection and pre-operative visits with an anaesthetist are crucial for successful outcomes and pain management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Child Psychology
Abstract:
Ambulatory surgery appears to minimize lasting psychological upset in children. Patients must be properly selected. It is essential that the children and their parents should have a visit with an anaesthetist prior to the patient's admission. Laboratory investigations should be prescribed at that time after questioning and examining the patient. Caudal anaesthesia is a useful regional technique for postoperative pain relief in children. Sacral canal puncture is carried out after the induction of general anaesthesia. Only a light state of general anaesthesia is required. The local anaesthetic mixture is made of equal volumes of 1% lidocaine and 0.5% bupivacaine without adrenaline. Rapid awakening, early feeding and pain relief increase reliability and comfort.