The Efficacy of Biplane Versus Single Plane Ultrasound in Facilitating Caudal Epidural Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients.

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Conditions studied: Educational Problems

In brief

Ultrasound guidance plays a pivotal role in caudal epidural block in pediatric patients. In comparison to conventional single-plane ultrasound, biplane ultrasound offers the advantage of providing simultaneous transverse and longitudinal imaging. Better visualization under biplane ultrasound is postulated to enhance the efficacy of caudal epidural blocks. This improvement is expected to manifest through higher first puncture success rate, shorter procedure time, and longer time to first postoperative analgesics use.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06319989

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

46

Starts

2024-08-22

Expected to finish

2024-12-09

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-08

Who can join

Age: 0 and older, up to 10. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ASA I/II (Anesthesia Physical Status Classification System)
• Male patients aged 4 months to 10 years
• To undergo elective circumcision with caudal epidural anesthesia as an adjuvant to general anesthesia and for postoperative analgesia

You may not qualify if…

• Anatomical anomalies (e.g., tethered cord, sacral malformations, etc.).
• Potential coagulopathy.
• Preoperative analgesics use.
• Allergy to local anesthetics.
• Rash or infection at the injection site.
• Female patients
• Parents refuse to participate.

Where it is running

• UF Health — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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