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Perfusion Index in Caudal Epidural Anasthesia
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
A caudal epidural block is among the most widely administered techniques of regional anesthesia in pediatric patients. It helps in reducing the intraoperative dose of inhalational anesthetic agent used for maintenance of anesthesia and in addition provides an excellent postoperative analgesia without the side effects of intravenous opioid medication, like nausea and vomiting during emergence, cardiovascular, and respiratory depression. the aim of the study was to assess, perfusion index (PI) as an indicator for success of caudal block onset in pediatric patients scheduled for elective surgery of lower abdomen, pelvic region, genital region, or lower limbs. with guidance of ultrasonography.
Official title: Is The Perfusion Index An Indicator for Success of Caudal Epidural Anasthesia in Pediatric Patients?
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2024-12-01
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2024-11-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Caudal epidural block
Ultrasound Guidance: Using ultrasound improves the accuracy of the block by allowing real-time visualization of the anatomy and needle placement . injection: .5-1mg/kg of 25% bupivacaine according to the needed block level.