To study the role of Perfusion Index As assessment tool In predicting Successful Caudal Block In Paediatric Patients with the help of pulse oximeter

Evaluation Of Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index As Assessment Tool In Predicting Successful Caudal Block In Paediatric Patients - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/02/062410

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-04

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: 4- Measurement and Monitoring Health Condition 3: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Perfusion index: To assess the efficacy of pulse oximeter perfusion index in predicting successful caudal block. This is being done during intraoperative time. Control Intervention1: No

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Paediatric patients aged 2 to 10 years belonging to ASA grade I & II 2. Elective infra umbilical surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children undergoing bilateral infra umblical surgeries. 2.Children with altered sacral,caudal anatomy and skeletal deformities. 3.Local infection at the site of block. 4.Children with renal or hepatic insufficiency. 5.Known allergy to study drugs. 6. History of developmental delay, neurological diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. To monitor perfusion index(PI )trends after caudal block . 2. To study the role of perfusion index, haemodynamic variables in detecting onset of caudal block. 3. To establish the relationship between perfusion index and haemodynamic variables in detecting the onset and adequacy of caudal block.Timepoint: Outcome will be assessed at the end of study of 1.5 yrs.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To establish the relationship between perfusion index and haemodynamic variables in detecting the onset and adequacy of caudal block.Timepoint: Outcome will be assessed at the end of study of 1.5 yrs.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAmanjot Singh Rajpal

Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital

amanjotrajpal@gmail.com9814921142

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026