Dexmedetomidine Infusion in Hypospadias Surgery

An Intraoperative Infusion of Dexmedetomidine Reduces the Opioid Requirements for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hypospadias Surgery

The investigators hypothesize that giving Dexmedetomidine in combination with Fentanyl for pediatric patients undergoing hypospadias surgery, will reduce the fentanyl requirement for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 1-12 years undergoing hypospadias repair

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy to Dexmedetomidine
• Preoperative use of sedatives or analgesics
• cardiac diseases
• Children with mental retardation