Why the study?
Does ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block compared to caudal epidural bupivacaine alter plasma bupivacaine concentrations in children undergoing herniotomy or orchidopexy?
Population
27 children aged 3-7 years undergoing herniotomy or orchidopexy
Comparison
Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block with… vs Caudal epidural bupivacaine 0.2% 2 mg/kg (n=14)
Design
Cohort
Authors
Loading...
Nerve block may yield higher and earlier bupivacaine peaks than caudal in children; leaves open clinical relevance for dosing or safety.
Does ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block compared to caudal epidural bupivacaine alter plasma bupivacaine concentrations in children undergoing herniotomy or orchidopexy?
Uptake of bupivacaine is more rapid after ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block than during caudal analgesia, though both remain below toxic levels.
Stow et al. (1988) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: