The management of postoperative pain in children with caudal blocks
dc.contributor.author | Hasani, A. | |
dc.contributor.author | Soljakova, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Ustalar-Ozgen, S. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-02-21T12:33:46Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-02-21T12:33:46Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-01-01 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the pre-emptive analgesic effect and duration of postoperative analgesia after caudal blocks in children. Method: Forty-five children undergoing distal hypospadias surgery were assigned to group 1 (n=23), and received caudal 0.25\% bupivacaine 0.5 mg/kg and midazolam 0.05 mg/kg before the surgical incision. Group 2 (n=22) received caudal 0.25\% bupivacaine 0.5 mg/kg and midazolam 0.05 mg/kg at the end of surgery. Anaesthesia was induced with propofol and fentanyl and maintained with sevoflurane and nitrous oxide. Postoperative pain was rated on an objective paediatric pain scale. Results: The analgesic requirement was greater in the second group. Conclusion: Pre-emptive analgesia with caudal blocks may prevent the intensity and frequency of postoperative wound pain. (C) SASA | |
dc.description.issue | 6 | |
dc.description.pages | 376-379 | |
dc.description.volume | 17 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/22201173.2011.10872809 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11443/1578 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22201173.2011.10872809 | |
dc.identifier.wos | WOS:000422168500005 | |
dc.publisher | MEDPHARM PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD | |
dc.relation.ispartof | SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA | |
dc.subject | pre-emptive analgesia | |
dc.subject | caudal block | |
dc.subject | midazolam | |
dc.subject | postoperative pain | |
dc.title | The management of postoperative pain in children with caudal blocks | |
dc.type | Article |