Caudal Epidural Block: An Updated Review of Anatomy and Techniques

Caudal epidural block is a commonly used technique for surgical anesthesia in children and chronic pain management in adults. It is performed by inserting a needle through the sacral hiatus to gain entrance into the sacral epidural space. Using conventional blind technique, the failure rate of cauda...

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Main Authors: Sheng-Chin Kao, Chia-Shiang Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9217145