Pain relief after spine surgery: burst vs steady drip
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This study compares two ways of giving pain medicine through an epidural for children having spine surgery. It looks at whether giving the medicine in small bursts or as a steady drip works better for pain control.
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Who can take part
- Must be under 18 years old
- Having a spinal surgery that brings the spine closer together (like a Kelly procedure)
- Expected to need pain relief through an epidural for at least 3 days after surgery
- No spine problems or bleeding disorders that make an epidural unsafe
- No use of opioid painkillers in the 2 weeks before surgery
- No allergies to local numbing medicines, chlorhexidine, Dermabond, or Tegaderm CHG dressings
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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