The Efficacy of Biplane Versus Single Plane Ultrasound in Facilitating Caudal Epidural Anesthesia… (NCT06319989) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Efficacy of Biplane Versus Single Plane Ultrasound in Facilitating Caudal Epidural Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients.
United States46 participantsStarted 2024-08-22
Plain-language summary
Ultrasound guidance plays a pivotal role in caudal epidural block in pediatric patients. In comparison to conventional single-plane ultrasound, biplane ultrasound offers the advantage of providing simultaneous transverse and longitudinal imaging. Better visualization under biplane ultrasound is postulated to enhance the efficacy of caudal epidural blocks. This improvement is expected to manifest through higher first puncture success rate, shorter procedure time, and longer time to first postoperative analgesics use.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Months – 10 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA I/II (Anesthesia Physical Status Classification System)
* Male patients aged 4 months to 10 years
* To undergo elective circumcision with caudal epidural anesthesia as an adjuvant to general anesthesia and for postoperative analgesia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Anatomical anomalies (e.g., tethered cord, sacral malformations, etc.).
* Potential coagulopathy.
* Preoperative analgesics use.
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Rash or infection at the injection site.
* Female patients
* Parents refuse to participate.
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