Changes in tissue oxygenation following caudal epidural blockade in infants and children

Background:  Adequate tissue oxygenation is required for effective white blood cell function and bactericidal activity. Decreased tissue oxygenation has been shown to be a risk factor for perioperative wound infections. Regional anesthetic techniques result in a functional sympathetic block and may increase tissue oxygenation. The purpose of the current study is to prospectively evaluate changes in tissue oxygenation using a non‐invasive near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device following caudal epidural block in infants and children.

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