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Conventional Caudal Block, Ultrasound Guided Caudal Block and Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Block for Pediatric Hip Surgery

Not Applicable
Conditions
Ultrasound Guided Caudal Block
Pediatric Hip Surgery
Conventional Caudal Block
Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Block
Interventions
Procedure: Conventional caudal block
Procedure: Ultrasound-guided caudal block
Procedure: Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane Block
Registration Number
NCT04712370
Lead Sponsor
Tanta University
Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of ultrasound guided erector spinae block , ultrasound guided caudal block and conventional caudal block for pain management after pediatric hip surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
105
Inclusion Criteria
  • Both sex
  • ASA physical activity I, II
  • Age 4-12 years
  • Admitted for elective hip surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Parents refusal
  • Children with severe systemic disease
  • ASA III or IV
  • Children with previous neurological or spinal anomaly, coagulation disorders
  • History of premature birth
  • Infection at the block injection site
  • History of allergy to local anesthetics
  • Bilateral hip surgery.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Conventional caudal blockConventional caudal blockPatients of this group will receive the conventional method (blind technique without ultrasound) of caudal block
Ultrasound-guided caudal blockUltrasound-guided caudal blockPatients of this group will receive caudal block using ultrasound.
Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane BlockUltrasound guided erector spinae plane BlockPatients of this group will receive ultrasound guided erector spinae plane Block at the level of the transverse process of the second lumbar vertebrae(L2) .
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Degree of pain intensityFirst 24 hours postoperative

To evaluate the pain scores by (FLACC) scale. (FLACC) scale will be assessed after surgery over 24 hours where (0 = Relaxed and comfortable, 1-3 = Mild discomfort, 4-6 = Moderate pain ,7-10 = Severe discomfort /pain)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in mean arterial blood pressureIntraoperative and first 24 hours postoperative

Mean arterial blood pressure will be recorded before block performance at T0, intraoperatively at 15 and 30 minutes, then every 30 min till the end of surgery and after surgery at T (0, 2, 4, 6, 12, 24 h).

Changes in heart rateIntraoperative and first 24 hours postoperative

Heart rate will be recorded before block performance at T0, intraoperatively at 15 and 30 minutes, then every 30 min till the end of surgery and after surgery at T (0, 2, 4, 6, 12, 24 h).

Amount of Analgesic required in the first day after surgeryFirst 24 hours postoperative

The total dose of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen 15 mg/kg if FLACC scores between 2 and 4 at the first 24 h after surgery, and total dose of tramadol 1 mg/kg (IV) in case of FLACC score \> 4.

Duration of performing the blockIntraoperative duration

Block performing time is defined as the period between the insertion of the needle and termination of local anesthetic administration

Incidence of complicationsIntraoperative and first 24 hours postoperative

Hypotension, bradycardia, postoperative nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, prolonged motor block, pruritus and local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST).

Time to first rescue analgesic demand after surgery.First 24 hours postoperative

measured from the end of surgery till patient require analgesia.

Success rate of blockIntraoperative duration

a successful block is defined as absence of significant changes in heart rate following surgical induction. Heart rate increase is not\>20% of the basal levels. If the increase is\>20%, the block is accepted as unsuccessful.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tanta University Hospitals

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Tanta, ElGharbiaa, Egypt

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