Randomized trial comparing lumbar plexus catheter versus femoral nerve catheter (single-shot femoral block as control group) for postoperative pain control after anterior cruciate ligament repair in children (age 11-21). Primary outcome is pain scores for the first 72 hours. Secondary outcomes include opioid consumption, incidence of opioid side effects and quality of recovery (previously validated scale). Our hypothesis is that lumbar plexus catheter will provide superior pain control and overall quality of recovery compared to femoral nerve catheters.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
114
lumbar plexus catheter with 0.2% ropivacaine at 0.15 ml/kg/hr (max 10 ml/hr)
femoral nerve catheter with 0.2% ropivacaine at 0.15 ml/kg/hr (max 10 ml/hr)
single-shot femoral block with 0.2% ropivacaine 0.3 ml/kg (max 20 ml)
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States
RECRUITINGPostoperative pain scores
Time frame: 72 hours
Quality of recovery
Time frame: 72 hours
Opioid consumption
Time frame: 72 hours
Opioid side effects
Time frame: 72 hours
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