Measuring numbing medicine levels in children having hernia surgery
This study measures how much of a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) stays in the blood after a nerve block is given during your child's hernia surgery. It is an observational study, meaning no new treatments are given—doctors just watch and record levels to help improve safety.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 and 6 years old
- Your child is having planned (elective) surgery to repair an inguinal hernia
- Your child is in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II)
- You (parent or legal guardian) agree to let your child participate
- Your child is not in intensive care or unconscious, and no other serious medical conditions are present
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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