Comparing Analgesic Effects of Caudal and Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Pediatrics Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgery
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2020-12-31
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Upper abdominal surgeries are painful and pediatric patients who undergo these operations
require effective postoperative pain control. Epidural and caudal blocks are considered to be
the gold standard regional analgesia techniques. Currently, ultrasound guidance is commonly
used for caudal block performances to demonstrate the cannula placement and the deposition of
local anesthetic. Additionally, erector spinae plane block can be a safer alternative for
blocking the similar dermatomes. In this study, the aim is to compare postoperative analgesic
effects of these two ultrasound-guided techniques in pediatric patients. The primary outcome
of this study is the follow-up of FLACC/VAS pain scores. Secondary outcomes are time to first
analgesic requirement, number of patients who require rescue analgesic, possible side
effects, time to first mobilization, length of hospital stay and chronic pain due to incision
after 2 months.