Overview

Comparing Dexmedetomidine With Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone for Caudal Block in Supra - Umbilical Surgeries

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-12-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
dexmedetomidine is an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist that is given either systemically or combined to local anesthetics during regional blocks. Investigators studied the combination of dexmedetomedine/bupivacaine versus bupivacaine alone for caudal blockage in pediatric patients undergoing supra - umbilical surgeries.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Treatments:
Bupivacaine
Dexmedetomidine