Open TAP-block in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
TAP-block: Open TAP(transverse abdominal plane)-block placed by the surgeon using open technique at end of surgery before wound closure
Wound catheter: A catheter placed subcutainiousley for the continuous administration of local anestethic in the wound for up to 3 days post-op
Study summary
The goal of this trial is to evaluate an open TAP-block vs continuous administration of local anestetic via a wound catheter for postoperative pain management in patients 1-15 years of age undergoing open abdominal surgery.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Postoperative opiates — during the first 24 hours following surgery and total opioids until discarge up to 14 days postoperative
Amount of postoperative opiates administered
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akademiska sjukhuset | Uppsala | Sweden | Recruiting |
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