Continuous Erector Spinae Block for Post Analgesia in Pediatric Patients

Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Local Anesthetic Infusion for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy: Randomized Controlled Study

The aim of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block in pediatric cancer patients undergoing open nephrectomy

• Sixty patients will be included in this prospective randomized study. The patients will be allocated into two groups: the ESPB group (group E, n = 30) and the tramal group (group T, n =30).
• All patients will receive standard general anesthesia. Ultrasound-guided ESPB will be performed to group erector spinae plane block

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physical status ASA II.
• Patients (age 2-7yrs) scheduled for open nephrectomy for malignant kidney tumors

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of psychological disorders.

  • Known sensitivity or contraindication to local anesthetics.
  • Localized infection at the site of block.
  • patients with coagulopathy or an (INR ≥ 2)