Comparison of Oral Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine Versus Midazolam for Premedication in Children Undergoing Injuinal Surgeries

Launched by TANTA UNIVERSITY · Mar 13, 2025

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This randomized, double-blind comparative study will be carried out on 60 children undergoing inguinal hernia surgeries admitted to Tanta University Hospitals over a period from Mars 2025-September 2025.

An informed written consent will be obtained from the parents of these children. Every patient will receive an explanation of the purpose of the study and will have a secret code number.

Research results will be only used for scientific purpose. Any unexpected risk/s appearing during the course of research will be clarified to the participants and to the ethical committee on time.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children aged between 3-7 years.
• • Both sexes.
• • American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status (I-II).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Parents refusal.
• • Patients with known allergy to the study drugs.
• • Significant organ dysfunction.
• • Cardiac dysrhythmia.
• • Use of psychotropic medication, and mental retardation.