Comparison of ropivacaine and bupivacaine with fentanyl for caudal epidural in pediatric surgery.

Context: Ropivacaine, s-enantiomer of amide local anaesthetic produces differential neural blockade with less motor blockade, cardiovascular and neurological toxicity makes it suitable for day case surgery in children.

Aims: To compare the effectiveness of Inj. Ropivacaine (0.