Health Condition 1: null- Children posted for sub umbilical surgeries under caudal epidural anaesthesia
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Ballari
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Children of either sex posted for elective subumbilical surgery under caudal anaesthesia with general anaesthesia 2.ASA physical status I & II. 3.Age 2 to 10 years. 4.Body weight upto 20 kgs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Refusal by parents for the procedure 2.Children with developmental anomalies 3.History of significant systemic disorders (cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system or renal system) 4.Preexisting musculoskeletal disorders 5.Allergy to the test drugs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the ideal angle of needle insertion for correct final placement during caudal epidural block in paediatric patients with ultrasound guidance.Timepoint: At the time of administration of caudal epidural block in paediatric patients with ultrasound guidance. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine depth of insertion of needle, frequency of hitting the bone, speed of procedure and distribution of drug in the space. Timepoint: During the administration of caudal epidural block with USG guidance | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S Balabhaskar
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed