Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block

Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexamethasone as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Caudal Epidural Block for Pediatrics Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Comparative Prospective Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

The goal of This prospective, randomized, double-blind comparative study is to compare the efficacy of dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine 0.125% in caudal epidural block for pediatrics undergoing inguinal hernia surgery, aged 2-6 years.

of Both sex.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 2-6 years.
• Both sexes.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II.
• Scheduled for inguinal hernia surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parents or legal guardians refusal.
• Known hypersensitivity to any study drugs.
• Abnormal sacral anatomy
• Local infection at the injection site.
• Neurological disease.
• Coagulopathy.
• Mental retardation.