Analgesic Effect of Caudal and Abdominal Nerve Blocks among Children Undergoing Inguinal Surgeries: An Original Research
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Context: Pediatric inguinal surgeries sometimes cause considerable post-operative pain that requires effective analgesics. Caudal and abdominal nerve blocks may help this population with pain. It is uncertain how successful they are compared. Methods: A randomized controlled trial included 70 pediatric inguinal surgery patients. An abdominal (ANB) or caudal nerve block (CNB) was randomly assigned to participants in addition to usual analgesic treatment. Post-operative pain was measured at various times using a standardized scale. The initial rescue analgesia time and dose were recorded. Statistics were used to compare CNB and ANB results. Results: The CNB and ANB groups were demographically similar. At every time point, the two groups' analgesic usage and post-operative pain were similar. No serious adverse events occurred in either group. Conclusion: CNB and ANB provide equivalent analgesia for pediatric inguinal surgeries. Both approaches alleviate pain well and have similar post-operative effects. Individual nerve block approaches must be chosen based on patient features and clinical considerations. More research is needed to determine each procedure's long-term safety and results.
Authors: Preeti Jamwal, Ranjeet Kumar Mohanty, Ayesha Khan, Jagannath Mishra, Heena Dixit Tiwari, Nihitha Koneru, Rahul Tiwari
Institutions: Government Medical College, Kathua, Furness General Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $250
OpenAlex ID: W4399459263