Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomized trial of caudal block with bupivacaine 4 mg x kg-1 (1.8 ml x kg-1) plus morphine (150 microg x kg-1) vs general anaesthesia with fentanyl for cardiac surgery.
Regional anaesthesia has been used effectively in paediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is thought to be safe. ⋯ Caudal block with bupivacaine 0.22% 4 mg.kg-1 (1.8 ml.kg-1) and morphine 150 microg x kg-1 was safe and effective for paediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, patients might have a better outcome with a reduction of morphine dosage and administration of a muscle relaxant of shorter duration of action than pancuronium.