Age-based vs weight-based dosing for spinal anesthesia in children
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This study compares two methods of calculating the dose of numbing medicine (bupivacaine) for spinal anesthesia in children having surgery below the belly button. It aims to find which method works better to keep your child comfortable during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 and 6 years old.
- The surgery is below the belly button (infra-umbilical) and takes 90 minutes or less.
- Your child is in good general health (ASA I or II), meaning no serious health conditions.
- Your child does not have major heart problems, nerve or muscle disorders, or obesity.
- No known allergies to the numbing medicine (bupivacaine).
Quick eligibility check
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