Research article summary (published 29 Sep 2009):

Re: Addition of clonidine or dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine prolongs caudal analgesia in children.

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Author/s: Minhas, A (A); Suresh, S (S);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comment; Letter

Journal: British journal of anaesthesia (Br J Anaesth), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 103 (issue 4) : pp 617; author reply 617

Dates: Created 2009/09/14; Completed 2009/10/26;

PMID: 19749122, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/26/2009, IMS Date: )

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CommentOn: Br J Anaesth. 2009 Aug;103(2):268-74. (PMID: 19541679)

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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists Analgesia, Epidural - methods Bupivacaine - administration & dosage Child

Clonidine - administration & dosage Dexmedetomidine - administration & dosage Humans Pain, Postoperative - prevention & control

Associated Chemicals: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (0) ; Dexmedetomidine (113775-47-6) ; Bupivacaine (2180-92-9) ; Clonidine (4205-90-7)

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