Caudal Epidural Catheterization in Pediatric Renal Transplant: Effect on Hemodynamics and Pain After Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.