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The duration of analgesia with incisional infiltration using local anesthetics is short, prompting evaluation of ketamine and dexamethasone as adjuvants.
Does adding ketamine or dexamethasone to bupivacaine for incisional infiltration prolong analgesia in children undergoing open abdominal operations?
Does adding ketamine or dexamethasone to bupivacaine for incisional infiltration prolong analgesia in children undergoing open abdominal operations?
Adding ketamine or dexamethasone to bupivacaine for incisional infiltration significantly prolongs the duration of postoperative analgesia in children undergoing abdominal operations.
Adjuvants may extend analgesia after pediatric incisional infiltration; leaves open optimal agent, dosing, and safety in larger trials.
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