Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
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ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
Naglaa Khalil
Egypt
Research Article
Paravertebral Block vs. Caudal Block Using Dexmedetomidine Plus Local
Anesthetics for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Pediatrics: A Randomized Prospective Trial
Author(s): Naglaa Khalil and Hesham M MaroufNaglaa Khalil and Hesham M Marouf
Aim: We aimed to compare the effects of caudal block (CB) and paravertebral block (PVB) using dexmedetomidine plus local anesthetics on postoperative pain and analgesia requirements in pediatrics after inguinal hernia surgery.
Methods: This randomized prospective study was carried out on 80 pediatric patients underwent inguinal hernia repair. Two groups (each 40 patients) were included in the study: group CB and group PVB. After a standardized general anaesthesia, caudal or lumbar paravertebral block was performed using bupivacaine (0.25%) and dexemetomidine 1 μg/kg . We recorded FLACC score, number of patients needed rescue analgesia, the total number of doses of rescue analgesia, the duration of postoperative analgesia, parents satisfaction and adverse events.
Results: FLACC score was higher in group (CB) comp.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000748