Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia for Newborn Surgery

Emmett E Whitaker; Robert K Williams

doi:10.1016/j.clp.2019.08.007

Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia for Newborn Surgery

Clin Perinatol. 2019 Dec;46(4):731-743. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2019.08.007. Epub 2019 Aug 15.

Authors

Emmett E Whitaker¹, Robert K Williams²

Affiliations

¹ University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Vermont Medical Center, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. Electronic address: Emmett.Whitaker@UVMHealth.org.
² University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Vermont Medical Center, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

PMID: 31653305
DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2019.08.007

Abstract

Neuraxial (spinal and epidural) anesthesia has become commonplace in the care of neonates undergoing surgical procedures. These techniques afford many benefits, and, when properly performed, are extremely safe. This article reviews the benefits, risks, and applications of neuraxial anesthesia in neonates.

Keywords: Caudal; Epidural; Neonate; Pediatric anesthesia; Regional anesthesia; Spinal.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
Anesthesia, Epidural / methods*
Anesthesia, General
Anesthesia, Spinal / methods*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Sleep
Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods*

Substances

Analgesics, Opioid