Caudal Blockade and Electrocardiographic Changes
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
- Sponsor
- Senthil G. Krishna
- Enrollment
- 5
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in T wave amplitude
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Caudal epidural blockade is frequently used as an adjunct to general anesthesia in children for perioperative analgesia. Intravascular injection of local anesthetic is a known complication that can adversely affect the neurological and cardiovascular systems. This study will look at the delayed effects of a caudal epidural block on the electrical activity of the patient's myocardium by trying to characterize the incidence of ECG changes within 60 minutes after the caudal dose is given.
Investigators
Senthil G. Krishna
Attending Anesthesiologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •ASA grade 1 or 2
- •Receiving general anesthesia with a caudal block
Exclusion Criteria
- •Preexisting cardiac comorbidities
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in T wave amplitude
Time Frame: Baseline to 60 mins. post caudal
Change in T wave amplitude on the ECG tracings
Change in T wave width
Time Frame: Baseline to 60 mins. post caudal
Change in T wave width on the ECG tracings