Erector Spinae Block Versus Caudal Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Cancer Patients

Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Block and Ultrasound Guided Caudal for Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy Surgeries: a Randomized Controlled Study

The study aim to compare ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block versus ultrasound guided caudal block in perioperative analgesia for pediatric cancer patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I and II
• Age >1 and <12
• patients undergoing nephrectomy surgeries

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients parental refusal
• local infection at the puncture site
• coagulopathy with INR> 1.6
• unstable cardiovascular disease
• patients allergic to medication used
• development or mental delay
• impaired liver and renal functions