Overview

Dexmedetomidine to Levobupivacaine for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Elderly Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2021-02-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The perioperative management of pain following abdominal surgery can pose a challenge to anesthesia providers. Conventional practice has involved the use of opioids as well as neuraxial analgesic techniques. Unfortunately, these therapies are not without potential risks and side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, pruritus, urinary retention, constipation, respiratory depression, and sedation.

Phase:

Phase 2/Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Assiut University

Treatments:

Dexmedetomidine
Fentanyl
Levobupivacaine