Question

Compared to adults, in the pediatric patient

A. The dural sac ends at a lower level
B. The CSF volume per kilogram of body weight is less
C. "Loss of resistance" is usually more prominent during placement of an epidural
D. The upper limit to local anesthetic dosing is greater than in adults
E. Volume of distribution of local anesthetic is smaller than in adults

Answer 1

In pediatric patients, "loss of resistance" is usually more prominent during placement of an epidural.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is C. "Loss of resistance" is usually more prominent during placement of an epidural. In pediatric patients, the dural sac ends at a lower level compared to adults, but this does not affect the prominence of "loss of resistance" during epidural placement. The CSF volume per kilogram of body weight is actually greater in pediatric patients, making option B incorrect. The upper limit to local anesthetic dosing is usually lower in pediatric patients, making option D incorrect. The volume of distribution of local anesthetic is also greater in pediatric patients, making option E incorrect.