Comparison of bupivacaine alone and in a combination with lidocaine for caudal block in patients undergoing circumcision: A historical cohort study.

Journal: Turkish journal of urology
Published Date: Nov 29, 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Optimal analgesia following ambulatory surgery is an important matter in patient satisfaction, and it reduces unnecessary hospital admissions. This study investigated whether a caudal block with bupivacaine alone or in a combination with lidocaine can alter postoperative pain scores, complications, and peroperative and postoperative analgesic consumption.

Authors

  • Ayşe Gülşah Atasever
    Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals of the KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Okan Ermiş
    Department of Anesthesia, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Bilge Şencan Demir
    Clinic of Anesthesia, Dr. Fazıl Doğan State Hospital, Kütahya, Turkey.
  • Kamber Kaşali
    Department of Biostatistics, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.
  • Meltem Savran Karadeniz
    Department of Anesthesia, İstanbul University İstanbul School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.

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