TFPB vs QLB III in Infra-umbilical Pediatric Surgeries

Launched by NAMIK KEMAL UNIVERSITY · Dec 31, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is comparing two methods of regional anesthesia called Transversalis Fascial Plane (TFP) block and Quadratus Lumborum (QL) block in children undergoing lower abdominal surgeries. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief after surgery, helping kids recover faster and reducing the need for strong pain medications. Both techniques are used to numb the area around the surgery site, potentially leading to fewer side effects than traditional pain control methods like opioids.

To participate in the study, children must be between 3 and 7 years old and have a parent or guardian who agrees to let them join. They will also need to be scheduled for elective surgery in the lower abdomen and be in generally good health. Participants can expect to receive one of the two anesthesia techniques during their surgery, and their recovery will be monitored to see how well they manage pain afterward. It's important for parents to know that this study aims to improve pain management in young patients, making surgeries safer and more comfortable.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parental acceptation to participate and signed written consent
• • Aged between 3 and 7
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical score I or II
• • Elective infra umbilical surgery
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Parental refusal to participate
• • Known allergy to local anesthetics
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical score ≥ III
• • Coagulopathy
• • Hypersensitivity history to the agents to be used
• • Local infections
• • Known anatomically or systemic disorder
• • Known growth and developmental retardation