Overview

Different Doses of Dexmedetomidine Added to Bupivacaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Caesarean Delivery

Status:
Not yet recruiting

Trial end date:
2023-01-31

Target enrollment:

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Summary

Cesarean birth is a common surgical procedure. After cesarean birth, postsurgical pain may delay recovery, interfere with maternal-newborn bonding, and reduce the breastfeeding if not adequately controlled. Postpartum analgesia has become a common concern. Many adjuvant drugs used for peripheral nerve blocks as( N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists , Magnesium , Ephedrine , Dexamesathone , Fentanyl , Midazolam and Neostigmine) Dexmedetomidine is a potent and highly selective α2 adrenergic receptor agonist, exerts its sympatholytic effect by inhibiting the release of noradrenaline from central and peripheral sympathetic nerve endings. It is considered to be a useful agent with a wide safety margin, excellent sedative capacity and moderate analgesic properties

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Mansoura University

Treatments:

Dexmedetomidine