Re: Cheryl
From: cathy:- (anonymous@medispecialty.com)
Fri Nov 2 12:58:06 2001
I found this link with a description of a caudal block:
http://www.ohiopainservices.com/html/ther-pro.html
CAUDAL BLOCK
The caudal block is another type of epidural block which goes through
the caudal canal. The patient is placed in the prone position and we
put 1-2 pillows under his/her pelvis to elevate the sacrum. Then the
anesthesiologist numbs the skin with a 30 gauge needle. The nerve block
needle is inserted into the caudal canal. Then we inject a local
anesthetic mixed with the corticosteroid Depo Medrol. Trained nurses
will monitor blood pressure and O2 saturation.
The purpose of blocks is to bathe nerve root area with corticosteroid to
decrease swelling.
It's basically a variation of an epidural.
cathy :-)
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cathy :-)
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