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Evaluating the efficiency of perfusion index to predict the success of caudal block under general anaesthesia in pediatric patients

Role Of Perfusion Index In Assessing Successful Paediatric Caudal Block:A Prospective Observational Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108467
Enrollment
52
Registered
2026-04-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N328- Other specified disorders of bladder

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Shrama
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with ASA physical status I and II. Patients posted for lower abdominal and lower limb procedures. Patients undergoing Elective surgeries.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Parents refusal. Patients with history of spine pathology, spine deformities, bleeding disorders, infection. Known allergy to any local anaesthetics.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the change in perfusion index following caudal block as an early indicator of successful caudal block under general anaesthesiaTimepoint: Baseline,1,3,5,10,15,20minutes after caudal block—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the changes in heart rate and mean arterial pressure with the changes in perfusion index following caudal blockTimepoint: Baseline, 1,3,5,10,15,20min and at skin incision—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Aparna Ajjanagadde

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital

aparnaajjanagadde18@gmail.com6360837232

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026