Top tips in caring for children with caudal anaesthesia

Abstract

In children, caudal anaesthesia is commonly performed. It is one of the most popular regional blocks in paediatric anaesthesia. “Caudal anaesthesia is widely used for patients of all ages, by almost all practitioners. Most anaesthetists at all hospital types and experience levels use adjuvants with local anaesthetics when performing caudal anaesthesia. Those with more experience in paediatric anaesthesia and those in specialist centres commonly use other neuraxial and peripheral block techniques.†(Saunders, 2002). Regardless of who performs this procedure or where it is done, when administering a caudal anaesthetic, there are some basic guidelines as to the care required.