Clinical Trial: Dexmedetomidine Versus Magnesium Sulphate Added to Bupivacaine in Infraorbital Nerve Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Paediatric Patients for Cleft Lip Surgery
Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Condition: Analgesia
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Dexmedetomidine Versus Magnesium Sulphate Added to Bupivacaine in Infraorbital Nerve Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Paediatric Patients for Cleft Lip Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Double Bl
Brief Summary:
Regional analgesia is considered the cornerstone for postoperative analgesia in paediatric patients. One of the most common birth defects which require surgical intervention early in life is the cleft lip. Infraorbital nerve block (IONB) has been used for postoperative analgesia in this delicate and sensitive area.As the assessment of pain may be very challenging especially in young children, the local anaesthetics administration can be a safe alternative to opioids.[2] However, the regional block after a single…
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