Inadvertent life-threatening total spinal anesthesia following caudal block in a preschool child underwent urologic surgery: A rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: Caudal block is considered to be safe and provide optimal analgesia for pediatric patients undergoing sub-umbilical operations. It overcomes opioid-related side effects, particularly the dangers associated with respiratory depression in small children.

Case Presentation: A 5-year-old male underwent uneventful hypospadias surgery under general endotracheal anesthesia.