Comparing the Synergistic Effect of Caudal Dexmedetomidine and Propofol Versus Caudal Dexmedetomidine Only or Propofol Only in Prevention of Sevoflurane Related Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Congenital Inguinal Hernia Repair

Comparison of caudal dexmedetomidine + propofol sevoflurane-related emergence agitation in children undergoing congenital hernia repair.

30 patients will receive propofol 1mg/kg before the start of skin closure, administered over 10 minutes and caudal block using 1 ml/kg of bupivacaine 0. 25 % plus 2 ml normal saline.

patients will receive caudal dexmedetomidine block using 1 ml/kg of bupivacaine 0. 25 % mixed with dexmedetomidie 1mic/kg diluted in 2 ml normal saline