Comparing two pain blocks for children having testicle surgery
This study compares two pain-relief techniques (erector spinae plane block vs. caudal block) in children aged 1 to 7 years undergoing orchiopexy (surgery for an undescended testicle). The goal is to see which method provides better pain control after surgery. Your child must be generally healthy and meet specific criteria to participate.
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Who can take part
- Child is 1 to 7 years old
- Child is having unilateral orchiopexy (surgery to fix an undescended testicle)
- Child is in good overall health (ASA class I or II)
- Child was not born prematurely (before 37 weeks)
- Child has no bleeding disorders or tendency to bleed
- Child has no infection, inflammation, or skin problem at the injection site
- Child has no significant heart or lung disease
- Child has no liver or kidney problems
- Child is not allergic to local anesthetics (like bupivacaine or lidocaine)
- Child has no developmental delay or cognitive impairment affecting pain assessment
- No other regional pain blocks (like caudal block) will be used during surgery
- No block failure or major complications during surgery
- Parent or guardian provides consent
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