Dexmedetomidine decreased bleeding, postoperative analgesic requirements and intraoperative anaesthetic requirements and was associated with more stable haemodynamic responses to anaesthesia. We conclude that dexmedetomidine is a useful adjuvant to decrease bleeding when a bloodless surgical field is requested.

We found a significant decrease in the incidence of laryngospasm in paediatric patients receiving magnesium. It is suggested that the use of intravenous magnesium intraoperatively may prevent laryngospasm.

The single dose of gabapentin as well as a combination of gabapentin and paracetamol decreased the opioid requirement and increased the patients' satisfaction post-operatively.

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We evaluated the effects of dexamethasone on wound healing in a prospective, randomized, experimental animal model. Our results show that dexamethasone at 1 mg/kg may have negative effects on wound healing.