CompletedNot Applicable

Trans-incisional Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Caudal Analgesia in Pediatric Open Renal Surgeries.

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2021-03-15

Plain-language summary

There is scare literature about the usage of QLB in pediatric population, particularly the trans-incisional approach. Hence, the purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided caudal epidural block versus ultrasound-guided QLB (trans-incisional) in combination with general anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing elective open renal surgeries regarding pain scores, total analgesic consumption, and adverse effects.

Who can participate

Age range2 Years – 11 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. patients who will be scheduled for indicated open pediatric renal surgery in the lateral decubitus position (nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty and nephrolithotomy for complex renal stones).
✓. physical status American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II.

Exclusion criteria

✕. \- patients whose guardians refuse to participate.
✕. -ASA physical status \>II. 3-patients who have contraindications to regional analgesic procedures. 4-patients who have major illnesses (e.g., cardiac, respiratory, renal, hepatic or neurological).

What they're measuring

First time to analgesic requirement

Timeframe: 1st 24 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04790318

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-15

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