Dexmedetomidine for nerve block in children's tonsil surgery
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This study tests whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to a nerve block around the cheekbone can improve pain relief after children’s tonsil surgery. The goal is to reduce the need for strong pain medicines and make recovery more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled for a partial tonsil surgery (not full removal).
- Your child has a STUBR score of 3 or higher, meaning significant sleep-disordered breathing.
- You are fluent in English or French.
- Your child does not have serious heart or nerve problems, and does not take certain medications that affect heart rate or mood.
- Your child is generally healthy (ASA I or II) and does not need a breathing tube after surgery.
- You agree to participate and your child will attend the preoperative clinic at Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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