Anaes Vivas · Paediatric anaesthesia
Paediatric regional anaesthesia: caudal block dosing and safety — viva
Structured oral examination station for paediatric-regional-caudal-dosing.
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Target exams
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Prompt
Caudal tray, 0.25% bupivacaine ampoule, calculator, lipid emulsion bottle.
Anatomy
Identify hiatus and describe needle endpoint; assess hiatus–dural sac relation on ultrasound.[2]
References3ShowHide
- [1]Koo BN et al. Spread of ropivacaine by a weight-based formula in a pediatric caudal block: a fluoroscopic examination. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand, 2010.PMID 20236099
- [2]Dadure C et al. [Interest of ultrasonographic guidance in paediatric regional anaesthesia]. Ann Fr Anesth Reanim, 2009.PMID 19819099
- [3]Neal JM et al. The Third American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Practice Advisory on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity: Executive Summary 2017. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2018.PMID 29356773