Caudal Dexmetedomedine Versus Magnesium in Orthopedic Pediatric Surgeries

Summary

This study will be performed in Abo Elreesh Pediatric Hospital / Cairo University after obtaining approval by the University Ethics Committee, and a written informed consent from the parents or guardians. Thirty six patients will be randomly assigned using an online randomization program (http://www.randomizer.org) and the sealed envelope method into three groups: Group D (n=12): Dexmetedomidine group. 0.5 ml of dexmetedomidine (2 μg/kg) added to bupivacaine, Group M (n=12) : Magnesium group.0.5 ml of magnesium sulphate (50 mg) added to bupivacaine, Group C (n=12) :Control group.bupivacaine 0.25% diluted in normal saline with total volume of 1 ml/kg.

Timeline

Start

2017-12-01

Primary completion

2018-03-15

Completion

2018-03-15

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.