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Comparison of Extension of Analgesic Effect of Bupivacaine Alone and Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine in Caudal Anesthesia amongst Children
By Ayesha Mirza and Amjad Nadeem.
Abstract
Objective
To compare the duration and quality of postoperative analgesia between caudal bupivacaine alone and bupivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine in children. Study Design: Prospective randomized comparative studyPlace and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Anesthesia KRL Hospital Islamabad from 20th April 2026 till 20th July 2026.