Open AccessCaudal epidural blockade for major orthopedic hip surgery in adolescents
Author(s) -
Brian Schloss,
David Martín,
Jennifer Tripi,
Kevin E. Klingele,
Joseph D. Tobias
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.152832
Subject(s) - medicine , perioperative , anesthesia , opiate , orthopedic surgery , epidural block , slipped capital femoral epiphysis , surgery , population , adverse effect , femoral head , receptor , environmental health
There continues to be a significant focus on the value of regional and neuraxial anesthesia techniques for adjunctive use when combined with general anesthesia. The reported advantages include decreased patient opiate exposure, decreased medication-related adverse effects, decreased postanesthesia recovery room time and hospital stay, and increased patient satisfaction.