Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae versus Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Inguinal Surgeries.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a promising technique in the field of pediatric postoperative analgesia considering its safety and simplicity.

Objective

The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve (IIN) block and ESP block for postoperative analgesia after pediatric unilateral inguinal hernia repair.

Patients and methods

Sixty patients randomized into two equal groups. ESP group received US-guided ESP block, and IIN group received US-guided IIN block. Block in both groups was done with 0.5 mL/kg 0.125 bupivacaine + fentanyl 1 μg/mL injectate. Primary outcome is to compare both groups regarding time to first analgesic request. Secondary outcomes include evaluation of postoperative FLACC

SUBMITTER: El-Emam EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6545936 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature