Thoracic Epidural Analgesia Via the Caudal Approach in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Fundoplication Using Nerve Stimulation Guidance

IMPLICATIONS Epidural catheter placement using electrical stimulation guidance is an alternative approach for positioning the catheter into the thoracic region via the caudal space. This easily performed clinical assessment provides optimization of catheter tip positioning for achieving effective pain control.

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