Randomized controlled trial comparing morphine or clonidine with bupivacaine for caudal analgesia in children undergoing upper abdominal surgery
R. Singh1,
N. Kumar2,* and
P. Singh3
+Author Affiliations
- *Corresponding author. 595 GF, Sector 14, Gurgaon 122007, India. E-mail:kumarnishant@yahoo.co.uk
- Accepted September 1, 2010.
Abstract
Background Various additives have been used to increase the duration of analgesia provided by bupivacaine administered by single-shot caudal injection in children.
Key points
- The use of clonidine or morphine to prolong analgesia provided by caudal bupivacaine was compared in children undergoing upper abdominal surgery.
- Clonidine increased the duration of analgesia and sedation with fewer side-effects compared with morphine.
- Clonidine was a safe and effective supplement to caudal bupivacaine analgesia for upper abdominal surgery.
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