Analgesic and Sedative Effect of Fentanyl Versus Dexmedetomidine Infusion in Post-Operative Mechanically Ventilated Children After Open Abdominal Surgeries

Patients received fentanyl as a 1 μg/kg bolus over 10 min, followed by a 1-5 μg/kg/hr intravenous infusion after 10-15 minutes.

Patients received dexmedetomidine as a 1 μg/kg bolus over 10 min, followed by a 0.2-0.7 μg/kg/hr intravenous infusion after 10-15 minutes.