Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia - Caudal Anesthesia

Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia - Caudal Anesthesia is a topic covered in the Clinical Anesthesia Procedures.

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Caudal anesthesia is obtained by placing local anesthetic into the epidural space in the sacral region. This technique is often used for pediatric anesthesia. The details below are intended for the adult population.

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Caudal anesthesia is obtained by placing local anesthetic into the epidural space in the sacral region. This technique is often used for pediatric anesthesia. The details below are intended for the adult population.

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