The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant for Bupivacaine Caudal Block in Pediatric Open Appendectomy Under General Anesthesia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Appendectomy
Pediatric
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 2 – 7
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to evaluate if adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in a caudal block can provide longer and better quality pain relief for children after open appendectomy surgery. The study will also assess the effect of this combination on the quality of recovery, including the incidence of emergence delirium, and its overall safety profile.
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Eligibility Criteria
inclusion criteria:
* ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I or II.
* Legal guardian provides written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria
* Refusal of participation by the legal guardian.
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or dexmedetomidine.
* Coagulat…
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