Nebulized Bupivacaine Analgesia for Cleft Palate Repair
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Preoperative Nebulized Bupivacaine 0.50% 0.50 mg.kg-1
0.9% saline: Preoperative nebulized same volume of saline placebo
Study summary
In this study we introduce a potent local anesthetic; bupivacaine 0.5% in 0.5 mg/kg dose by nebulization as a preemptive analgesia to compare efficacy and safety in children with cleft palate repair.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- the total postoperative consumption of rescue analgesics — 24 hour after surgery
Patients will receive IV paracetamol 15 mg.kg-1 as rescue analgesia if requested and if FLACC scores were ≥4. The FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability). We rate the child in each of the five measurement categories, add together, and document total pain score (0 - 10) where 0= relaxed and no pain, 1-3= mild pain/discomfort, 4-6= moderate pain, 7-10= severe discomfort/pain. The scale will be recorded on admission to PACU (baseline), and at 30 minutes, 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour postoperative.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assiut university hospital | Asyut | Assuit | Recruiting |
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