Open AccessComparison of the effectiveness of intravenous fentanyl versus caudal epidural in neonates undergoing tracheoesophageal fistula surgeries
Author(s) -
Saraswathi Nagappa,
Sandhya Kalappa,
H N Vijayakumar,
H N Nethra
Publication year - 2022
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/sja.sja_847_21
Subject(s) - medicine , fentanyl , anesthesia , ropivacaine , bolus (digestion) , perioperative , intubation , tracheal intubation , opioid , surgery , receptor
Caudal epidural has become an inseparable part of pediatric pain relief as it depresses the stress response better than any other form of analgesia, resulting in the reduction in the need for systemic opioids; in addition, it facilitates early recovery and promotes good postoperative respiratory functions.