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Definition of Caudal anaesthesia
1. Noun. Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia.
Exact synonyms: Caudal Anesthesia, Caudal Block
Generic synonyms: Regional Anaesthesia, Regional Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Regional Anaesthesia, Regional Anesthesia
Medical Definition of Caudal anaesthesia
1. Regional anaesthesia by injection of local anaesthetic solution into the epidural space via the sacral hiatus. (05 Mar 2000)