Nerve block vs. pain meds for ear tube surgery
Treatments studied
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This study tests whether a nerve block (numbing injection behind the ear) gives better pain relief than standard pain medicine (fentanyl and ketorolac) for children getting ear tubes. It aims to find the safest and most effective way to control pain after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 6 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for ear tube surgery on both ears.
- Your child is generally healthy (mild or no other major health problems).
- Your child does NOT have allergies to the pain medicines used (fentanyl, ketorolac, bupivacaine).
- Your child does NOT have kidney problems, bleeding disorders, severe sleep apnea, or any other surgery planned at the same time.
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