Efficacy of adjuvant dexmedetomidine on penile block for pediatric hypospadias repair

The management of postoperative pain, particularly in younger children, presents a challenge due to their limited ability to articulate the intensity of pain, lower pain threshold, and restricted availability of approved analgesics for pediatric use. Peripheral nerve blocks may be favored over neuraxial blocks because they allow quicker mobilization after surgery.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research