Abstract:Background: Caudal block is a well-known technique for post operative analgesia for infraumbilical surgeries in paediatric patients. Ropivacaine
is a long-acting local anaesthetic which is considered safe in paediatric population because of its property to produce differential neural blockade
with less motor block along with reduced cardiovascular and neurological toxicity. Dexamethasone is successfully used as an adjunct in caudal
blocks for children to reduce pain without inducing any signicant respiratory … Show more
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