Caudal block vs. transversus abdominis plane block for pediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The caudal block and transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) are commonly used in combination with general anesthesia for pediatric lower abdominal, inguinal, and genitourinary surgeries. There is limited data directly comparing the impact of these techniques on recovery. In this meta-analysis, we compare the duration of postoperative analgesia between these two techniques.

Objective

This review examined the duration of analgesia in pediatric patients (age 0-18 years) undergoing surgery who received caudal or TAP block after induction of general anesthesia. The primary outcome was duration of analgesia, defined as the time to first rescue analgesic dose. Secondary outcomes included number of rescue analgesic doses, acetaminophen usage within 24 h postoperatively,

SUBMITTER: Hafeman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10265625 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature