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Caudal Versus Intravenous Dexmedetomidine for Caudal Analgesia in Children: A Randomised Controlled Double Blind Study
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Caudal Dexmedetomidine, Intravenous dexmedetomidine, and 1 other intervention for Pain. Completed, enrolled 75 participants.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this prospective randomized double-blind study was to compare the analgesic efficacy and the side effects of dexmedetomidine (1 µg.kg-1) co-administered with bupivacaine for caudal analgesia or intravenously in children undergoing infra-umbilical surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Drug:Caudal bupivacaine 0.25% 1ml/kg Drug: Caudal dexmedetomidine 1µg/kg Intravenous: 10 ml normal saline sevoflurane Induction and maintenance of anesthesia
Drug:Caudal bupivacaine 0.25% 1ml/kg. Drug:Intravenous dexmedetomidine1 μg /kg in a total volume of 10 ml sevoflurane Induction and maintenance of anesthesia
Drug:Caudal bupivacaine 0.25% 1ml/kg Intravenous: Normal saline 10 ml sevoflurane Induction and maintenance of anesthesia