Compare Ultrasound-guided Caudal Block to the Conventional Technique Based on Anatomical Landmarks
Conditions
Keywords
caudal block - children - ultrasound - conventional method
Brief summary
The goal of our study is to compare ultrasound-guided caudal block to the conventional technique based on anatomical landmarks.
Detailed description
The primary endpoint was the success rate of each technique. We also collected the time taken for each technique, the number of punctures, and the incidence of complications (subcutaneous infiltration, intravascular injection). Children were randomized to receive a caudal block based on anatomical landmarks (group C) or ultrasound-guided (group E) at a dose of 1 ml/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine, not exceeding 20 ml.
Interventions
PROCEDUREUltrasound guided caudal Block
caudal block using Ultrasound
PROCEDUREConventionel
Caudal Block based on anatomical landmarks
Sponsors
Tunis University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
caudal block based on anatomical landmarks (group C) or ultrasound-guided (group E)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Months to 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* children aged between 6 months and 6 years, ASA 1 , underwent elective surgery
Exclusion criteria
* severe systemic diseases, previous neurological or spinal disorders, coagulation abnormalities, allergies toward LAs, local infection at the block site
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Success rate of block | during surgery | A successful block was defined as an absence of significant motor movements following surgical induction or aberrations in the heart or respiratory rates |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| block performing time | perioperative | the period between anatomical structures identification and termination of LA administration |
| number of needle puncture | during procedure | — |
| complication rates | during procedure | Blood aspiration Subcutaneous bulging Bone contact Dural puncture Local anesthetic toxicity |
Countries
Tunisia
Contacts
Primary Contactsalma Aouadi, Hospital university assistant
Outcome results
None listed