Comparing two pain medicines for children’s hernia surgery
Treatments studied
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This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone to the standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) provides better pain relief for children getting hernia surgery. The medicine is given through a shot in the lower back (caudal epidural block) to help keep your child comfortable during and after the operation.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 6 years old.
- Your child must be scheduled for inguinal hernia surgery.
- Your child must be in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- Cannot have had a bad reaction to any of the study medicines in the past.
- No skin infection or abnormal shape near the injection site in the lower back.
- No bleeding problems or nerve disorders.
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