Fasting time before surgery and children's pain and behavior
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how long children fast (don't eat or drink) before urogenital surgery and how that affects pain and agitation (restlessness) after surgery. Researchers want to find the best fasting time to help children recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 8 years old
- Your child is in generally good health (ASA class I or II—ask your doctor if unsure)
- Your child is scheduled for planned urogenital surgery (surgery on urinary or reproductive organs)
- Your child does not have developmental delays or neuropsychiatric disorders
- Your child does not currently have a respiratory tract infection (cold, cough, etc.)
- The planned surgery is expected to last 2 hours or less
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