Clonidine does not improve quality of ropivacaine axillary brachial plexus block in children.

Background: The addition of clonidine to peripheral nerve blocks is controversial in children.

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of clonidine added to ropivacaine in pediatric axillary brachial plexus block (ABPB).

Methods: Children aged 1-6 years, scheduled to undergo forearm or hand surgery, were recruited into this prospective, double-blind controlled trial.