Comparison of Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam for Intra-op Sedation in TIVA in Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Trial end date: 2023-03-20
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

To compare dexmedetomidine and midazolam for intra-op sedation in TIVA in children undergoing inguinal hernia repair. The results of the study if found significant will guide the anesthetist in appropriate choice and dose of sedative drug with highest efficacy and minimum side effects to avoid post operative adverse effects associated with anesthesia

• Phase: Phase 1
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Medical College
• Treatments: Dexmedetomidine; Midazolam

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female paediatric patients In age range neonates to 15 years

• Planned for elective inguinal hernia repair

• Patients with uncomplicated hernia With ASA class I or II

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing emergency inguinal repair

• Patients with ASA class III,IV,V or VI

• Patients present with complicated hernia

• Patients with BMI above 40kg/m2

• Patients with any allergy to anesthesia

• Patients with coagulopathy

• Patients with narcotic/opioid addiction