Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: Q438- Other specified congenital malformations of intestine
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: caudal block: Dose as seen on ultrasound to reach T10 level of 0.25% bupivacaine, given in caudal epidural, single shot
Control Intervention1: caudal block: Dose of 1 ml/kg of 0.25% bup
Sponsors
Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 and 2 Patients aged 1 to 3 years for infraumblical surgeries under general anaesthesia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with known blood coagulation disorders, systemic inflammation, inflammation in the area of the site of injection, and anatomical abnormalities of the lumbosacral spine were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ï?? To determine the maximum vertebral height reached using both the methods. Timepoint: Baseline, 24 hours | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ï??To compare the single shot caudal dose of local anaesthetic to reach T10 vertebral level under dynamic ultrasound guidance with the conventional dosing calculated using armitage formula.Timepoint: ï??Immediately after completion of injection and parental satisfaction after 24 hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Kartik Syal
Indira Gandhi Medical College
Outcome results
None listed