Journal article
A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Caudal Block as Compared to Noncaudal Regional Techniques for Inguinal Surgeries in Children
Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis were designed to compare the analgesic effectiveness and adverse effects with the use of caudal analgesia as compared to noncaudal regional analgesia techniques in children undergoing inguinal surgeries. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL (Cochrane) databases were searched for randomized control trials published in English language from 1946 up to 2013. Use of rescue analgesia and adverse effects were …
Authors
Shanthanna H; Singh B; Guyatt G
Journal
BioMed Research International, Vol. 2014, No. 1,
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1155/2014/890626
ISSN
2314-6133