Overview
The goal of this trial is to evaluate an open TAP-block vs continuous administration of local anestetic via a wound catheter for postoperative pain management in patients 1-15 years of age undergoing open abdominal surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 1-15 years
- Scheduled for elective or acute open adominal surgical procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
- chronic abdominal pain
- known allergy to local analgetic
- Stage 4 renal failure
- psychiatric ailnment