Status:
COMPLETED
A Prospective Observational Study of Epidural Pressures During Caudal Epidural in the Pediatric Population
Lead Sponsor:
Jessica Goeller
Conditions:
Anesthesia, Caudal
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
This study is a prospective study of epidural pressure changes when local anesthetic is injected from the caudal route. All patients will receive the same weight based volume dose of local anesthetic ...
Detailed Description
After approval of the Internal Review Board, the patients and families will be given the opportunity to participate in the proposed research study if inclusion criteria are met. The patient/family wil...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ASA physical status I or II
- Weight ≥ 3 kilograms
- Undergoing a lower abdominal/pelvic or urologic procedure where caudal epidural anesthesia is a beneficial adjunct
Exclusion
- Co-morbid diseases (cardiac, pulmonary, neurological disease)
- Patients with sacral deformities contraindicating a caudal epidural
- Use of therapeutic dose anticoagulants or presence of a bleeding disorder
- Other co-existing conditions would preclude the use of neuraxial blockade
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2014
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02233309
Start Date
April 1 2014
End Date
September 1 2014
Last Update
May 28 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43205