Tramadol sparing effect of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant with lignocaine in preoperative stellate ganglion block for postoperative pain relief following upper limb surgeries.

Journal: British journal of pain
Published Date: Aug 9, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Recent literature has established the role of stellate ganglion block (SGB) for management of acute postoperative pain. The effects of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to lignocaine in a preoperative SGB for postoperative pain relief have not been evaluated so far.

Authors

  • Deepak Thapa
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
  • Deepanshu Dhiman
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India.
  • Vanita Ahuja
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
  • Satinder Gombar
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
  • Ravi K Gupta
    Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India.

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