Comparison of TAP Block With Two Different Doses of Levobupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric Patients
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Intervention
- Levobupivacaine
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Primary Endpoint
- postoperative VAS score <4 at postoperative 24 hours
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the current study is to investigate the effects of two different doses of levobupivacaine in TAP (transversus abdominus plane) block for postoperative management. For this purpose we planned to include 50 children aged between 2 and 12 that will undergo unilateral inguinal surgery.
The doses that will be used in the study were within usual dose limits which is stated in prospectus of the study drug.
Detailed Description
Fifty children undergoing TAP block were randomly divided into two groups as levobupivacaine 0.25% 0.5 ml/kg and levobupivacaine 0.25% 0.25 ml/kg. Postoperative pain was evaluated with observational pain scale and modified pediatric objective pain scale.
Investigators
Emel Uyar
Doctor
Ankara University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Volunteers planned to undergo unilateral inguinal surgery under TAP (ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric block) and general anesthesia
- •Aged between 2 and 12
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with coagulation dysfunction
- •Patients with chronic pain
- •Patients having infection at the site of intervention
- •Patients with a history of allergy
- •Patients having chronic diseases (hepatic dysfunction, renal failure)
Arms & Interventions
Group Levobupivacaine high volume
TAP block with levobupivacaine 0.25% of 0.5 ml/kg under general anesthesia
Intervention: Levobupivacaine
Group Levobupivacaine low volume
TAP block with levobupivacaine 0.25% of 0.25 ml/kg under general anesthesia
Intervention: Levobupivacaine
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
postoperative VAS score <4 at postoperative 24 hours
Time Frame: Postoperative first 24 hours