A survey of the usage of caudal catheters amongst paediatric anaesthetists practising in the UK

A survey of pediatric caudal extradural anesthesia practice

“…In 2000, Apthorp et al. (48) found that of 168 members of the APAGBI responding to a postal questionnaire, 54% used this technique, a slightly greater number compared to this study. In the current survey, only a minority of people appeared to use the caudal catheter technique in patients older than 2 years, while Apthorp et al.…”

Combined spinal – epidural anesthesia in major abdominal surgery in high‐risk neonates and infants

“…There is no consensus about the many aspects of management of the caudal-to-thoracic catheters but radiological verification placement is necessary to ensure correct and safe catheter placement (15). Alternatively, the success rate can be improved with the use of the nerve root stimulation test described by Tsui et al or by use of ultrasound guidance (16,17).…”

Ultrasound assessment of caudal catheter position in infants

“…This route is well documented (1), as is the potential drawback of malpositioning the catheter tip (2). Despite this complication few UK anesthetists check catheter tip position (3). A number of methods for catheter level assessment have been described.…”