New technique for caudal epidural block in pediatric patients

Abstract EN

Caudal block is one of the most popular and effective techniques of regional anesthesia in pediatric surgery.

Good anatomic knowledge and accurate adherence to guidelines pertaining to the technique and to drug administration is necessary to perform this block safely.

The usual approach is well-known and has been extensively described, but failure is seen in some cases.

Another approach is the ‘no turn’ technique, which is a new method developed in the Ain-Shams University, Pediatric Surgical Unit by the author.

It has a high success rate and can be easily learned and implemented even by junior staff.