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Chapter 43 - Anesthesia for Penile Procedures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 November 2019

Adam C. Adler
Affiliation:
Texas Children's Hospital
Arvind Chandrakantan
Affiliation:
Texas Children's Hospital
Ronald S. Litman
Affiliation:
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Summary

This chapter, provides an overview for caudal and penile blocks and their application in pediatric anesthesia practice. The authors discuss the indication for caudal blocks as well as anatomic considerations, dosing, conformation of placement and safety. The alternative penile block is presented.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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