EPIDURAL-ANESTHESIA BY THE CAUDAL ROUTE IN CHILDREN - A STUDY OF ENDOCRINE RESPONSES

  • 1 January 1985
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 14  (4) , 201-203
Abstract
Changes in serum levels of ACTH, immunoreactive .beta.-endorphin, antidiuretic hormone and cortisol were compared in children undergoing minor surgery under either general anesthesia with halothane or epidural anesthesia by the caudal route. A rapid and major increase in hormone levels was observed under general anesthesia but not under epidural anesthesia.