Comparative Analysis of the Efficacy of Intrathecal Fentanyl and Magnesium Sulphate as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal: Asian journal of anesthesiology
PMID: 38320859

Abstract

BACKGROUNDS: The duration and potency of the subarachnoid block (SAB) can be enhanced by incorporating spinal additives into local anesthetics. In this study, the effectiveness of intrathecal fentanyl and magnesium sulphate as adjuvant anesthetics to 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine is compared in regard to the onset and duration of sensory and motor block, along with circulatory variables.

Authors

  • Richa Richa
    Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
  • Dinesh Sood
    Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Government Medical College, Alwar, Rajasthan, India.
  • Sanjay Kumar
    Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
  • M Rupinder Singh
    Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, India.
  • Namrata Goyal
    Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Esi Hospital, Ludhiana, India.

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