RecruitingNCT06846983
Peripheral Perfusion Index As an Early Predictor of Successful Caudal Block in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Lower Abdominopelvic Surgeries Under General Anesthesia
Sponsor
Ain Shams University
Enrollment
60 participants
Start Date
Jan 2, 2025
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to assess early predictability of peripheral perfusion index to success of caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing lower abdominopelvic surgeries
Eligibility
Min Age: 1 YearMax Age: 5 Years
Inclusion Criteria3
- Pediatric patients aging between 1-5 years of both sexes.
- Pediatric patients posted for elective lower abdominopelvic surgeries under general anesthesia (duration of surgery under 120 minutes).
- ASA physical status classes I - II.
Exclusion Criteria9
- Guardian's refusal of procedure or participation in the study.
- ASA classes III or above.
- Infection at site of injection.
- Neurological diseases and disorders such as (neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, spinal dysraphism …etc.)
- Coagulopathy and bleeding disorders.
- Hypersensitivity to the study medications.
- Patients receiving vasoactive drugs or beta blockers.
- Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
- Patients in active clinical sepsis.
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Interventions
DEVICEPeripheral perfusion index pulse oximeter
Masimo pulse oximeter probe for measuring peripheral perfusion index and predicting success of caudal block
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NCT06846983