Comparison of Analgesic Efficacy of Caudal Dexamethasone versus Intravenous Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant to Caudal Block in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Lower limb orthopedic Surgeries

Abstract

L ower limb orthopedic surgeries are one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the pediatric population. Using optimal analgesic regimen provides safe and effective analgesia, reduce postoperative stress response and accelerate recovery from surgery. Regional anesthetic techniques are commonly used to facilitate pain control in pediatric surgical procedures. The most commonly used techniques in pediatrics is caudal block. This study is conducted to evaluate the analgesic effect of dexamethasone when given systemically versus caudally as an adjuvant to caudal block for children undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgeries.