ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2020
A randomised study comparing the extent of block produced by spinal column height and body weight-based formulae for paediatric caudal analgesia.
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- Measurement of bupivacaine induced myotoxicity in interfascial plane blocks: A randomised controlled trial.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2021Article
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aimsHeight and weight-based formulae are used for calculation of dose of medications for caudal analgesia but these have not been compared. We compared spinal column height-based Spiegel and weight-based Takasaki and Armitage formulae for achieving maximum height of sensory neuraxial block after caudal epidural analgesia in paediatric patients.
methodsIn this double-blind randomised study, children aged between 1 and 6 years and planned for infra-umbilical surgery were randomly allocated to receive caudal epidural block (targeting T
resultsSeventy-five patients (25 in each group) completed the study as per protocol. The mean number of spinal segments blocked was significantly different among groups (
conclusionDose calculation in caudal epidural analgesia as per spinal column height-based modified Spiegel formula was more precise than bodyweight-based Takasaki and Armitage formulae.
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