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NCT Number: NCT03906019

Indications of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Pediatric Patients

Patients who were operated by Department of Pediatric Surgery between the 1 September 2017 and 28 February 2019 and who received erector spinae plane blocks as a part of postoperative analgesia management will be scanned.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

1 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kocaeli University Hospital

İzmit, Kocaeli, 41340, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

There are a few randomized prospective studies of ESPB for its clinical effectiveness and all of them are in adults, except one. Also pediatric case reports are limited when compared to adults. We have been applying ESPB to our patients almost since from its first definition. But ESPB applications for pediatric patients, in our clinic, have started after a learning curve. Patients who were operated by Department of Pediatric Surgery between the 1 September 2017 and 28 February 2019 and who received erector spinae plane blocks as a part of postoperative analgesia management will be scanned.

Demographical data of the patient, patient position for the block, indication/surgery type, level of ESPB, unilateral or bilateral application, total volume applied, additional analgesic use, type of the analgesic if used will be investigated.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients who were operated by Department of Pediatric Surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Incomplete patient forms

Treatment and study plan

ESP block

Procedure

Erector spinae plane block performed with 0,25% bupivacaine (0,5 mL/kg-max 20mL), under general anesthesia before the start of the surgery.

FLACC score

Diagnostic Test

For up to 7 years old patients, Face, Legs, Activity, Cry and Consolability (FLACC) scores during postoperative 24h period.

NRS score

Diagnostic Test

Patients older than 7 years, NRS scores during postoperative 24h period.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Rating Scale

    Time frame: preoperative 24th hour

    A NRS involves asking the patient to rate his or her pain from 0 to 10 (11 point scale) with the understanding that 0 is equal to no pain and 10 is equal to worst possible pain.

  2. Face, Legs, Activity, Cry and Consolability Score

    Time frame: postoperative 24th hour

    The scale is scored in a range of 0-10 with 0 representing no pain. The scale has five criteria, which are each assigned a score of 0, 1 or 2.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kocaeli University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Defining the Indications and Levels of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study About Our Current Experience

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Apr 8, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 1, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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