Can ondansetron be used in the treatment of subdural block?

Dear Editor, Caudal epidural block is an adjunct to general anesthesia to provide postoperative analgesia particularly in pediatric patients undergoing infraumbilical, perineal and lower extremity surgery [1]. The patient was placed on left lateral position while continuing bag-mask ventilation and...

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Published in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2016-09, Vol.33, p.162-163
Main Authors: Pınar, Hüseyin Ulaş, M.D, Karaca, Ömer, M.D, Doğan, Rafi, MD, Akıllıoğlu, İsak, M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia, Caudal - adverse effects
Child
Circumcision, Male
Humans
Male
Ondansetron - therapeutic use
Pain Medicine
Patients
Pediatrics
Postoperative Complications - drug therapy
Respiration
Respiration, Artificial
Resuscitation
Serotonin Antagonists - therapeutic use
Spinal cord
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Summary:Dear Editor, Caudal epidural block is an adjunct to general anesthesia to provide postoperative analgesia particularly in pediatric patients undergoing infraumbilical, perineal and lower extremity surgery [1]. The patient was placed on left lateral position while continuing bag-mask ventilation and a 20G IV catheter was inserted into caudal area after sterile preparation of the site. The family did not report any problem during phone call visit at Day 1 and outpatient clinic visit at Day 3.2 Discussion The patients developing accidental subdural block must be closely monitored and cardiovascular as well as respiratory support must be provided if sensorial block develops [2].
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.02.043