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. 2015 Oct;23(3):283-7.

OPIOID ADMINISTRATION AS PREDICTOR OF PEDIATRIC EPIDURAL FAILURE

James J Mooney, Ashley McDonell
  • PMID: 26860017

OPIOID ADMINISTRATION AS PREDICTOR OF PEDIATRIC EPIDURAL FAILURE

James J Mooney et al. Middle East J Anaesthesiol. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Increasing use of regional analgesia in pediatric populations requires a better understanding of when analgesic techniques need revising or supplementation. This study was conducted to examine intra-operative opioid use as a predictor of post-operative epidural failure.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients having epidurals placed intra-operatively. 229 epidurals were placed during the study, with 75 excluded. Dosing and quantity of opioids used intra-operatively were compared to the primary outcome of epidural failure, as well as duration of infusions and pain scores.

Results: Opioid use was associated with increased epidural failure, particularly in less than 12 hours. However, no distinct point of certain epidural failure was found.

Conclusions: Opioid use after epidural loading correlates with increasing risk for epidural failure. Anesthesia providers should consider replacing or supplementing epidurals with increasing use of opioids.

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