The aim of this study is to assess early predictability of peripheral perfusion index to success of caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing lower abdominopelvic surgeries
Pediatric patients aging between 1-5 years of both sexes.
Pediatric patients posted for elective lower abdominopelvic surgeries under general anesthesia (duration of surgery under 120 minutes).
ASA physical status classes I - II.
Guardian's refusal of procedure or participation in the study.
ASA classes III or above.
Infection at site of injection.
Neurological diseases and disorders such as (neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, spinal dysraphism …etc.)
All pediatric patients undergoing elective lower abdominopelvic surgeries under general anesthesia at El-Demerdash Pediatric Surgery Hospital during the study period. Surgeries include inguinal / inguinoscrotal hernia repair, hydrocelectomy, orchiopexy.
Cohort
Prospective
Peripheral perfusion index pulse oximeter
DeviceMasimo pulse oximeter probe for measuring peripheral perfusion index and predicting success of caudal block
peripheral perfusion index predictability
Monitor and compare peripheral perfusion index values before and after administration of the caudal block to determine if there is a significant correlation between early PPI changes and the success of caudal block
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