Caudal epidural steroid injection (ESI) is an established treatment for spine-related problems, although reported success rates vary, largely as a result of incorrect placement of the needle.
This preliminary study assesses the efficacy of epidural injections of 80 mg triamcinolone acetonide plus 0.5% procaine hydrochloride in saline, administered via the caudal route, in a double ...
Caudal and lumbar epidural block: administer test dose; epinephrine may serve as a warning of unintentional intravascular inj. For all procedures: max dose: 7mg/kg, not to exceed 500mg.
For all procedures: Max total dose: 4.5mg/kg not to exceed 300mg; epidural or caudal anesthesia should ... Avoid intravascular inj. Avoid methylparaben with spinal or epidural anesthesia.