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What is a caudal block for children?
A caudal block is a shot of numbing medicine. A doctor may use it to numb the area for some surgeries below the belly button. It may also be used to help keep your child as pain-free as possible in the first few hours after surgery.
A caudal block is usually combined with sedation or general anesthesia. Those medicines make your child feel relaxed or fall asleep during surgery.
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