Caudal Epidural Catheterization in Pediatric Renal Transplant: Effect on Hemodynamics and Pain After Surgery

Summary

pain control in pediatric renal transplant is a major concern. the main goal during anesthesia of renal transplant in pediatrics is to maintain hemodynamics in a range close to that of the adult donor. epidural analgesia is thought to be very effective in pain control. this study emphasises the ease of application of epidural catheter via the caudal route to the lower thoracic level; avoiding possible complications that may arise from lumbar or thoracic routes, and its effects on hemodynamics when using analgesic doses of local anesthetics and narcotics.

Timeline

Start

2014-03

Primary completion

2014-10

Completion

2014-10

Publications

• Soaida SM, ElSheemy MS, Shouman AM, Shoukry AI, Morsi HA, Salah DM, Fadel FI, Bazaraa HM. Caudal extradural catheterization in pediatric renal transplant and its effect on perioperative hemodynamics and pain scoring: a prospective randomized study. J Anesth. 2016 Feb;30(1):47-54. doi: 10.1007/s00540-015-2087-8. Epub 2015 Oct 22.

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