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Paediatric patients require specific attention when it comes to postoperative analgesia.[1] Single-shot caudal block is the most commonly used regional technique for children. Simpson et al.[2] showed that the use of ropivacaine in a caudal block causes a quicker onset and longer duration of action. The α2-adrenergic receptor agonist dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant reduces the onset time, prolongs the block time and reduces the dose of local anaesthetics. It produces sedation, analgesia, reduces stress response and can be used for caudal blocks in children.[3] This study was carried out to compare the efficacy of ropivacaine with different doses of dexmedetomidine in caudal block for paediatric lower abdominal surgeries.