A Randomized Controlled Trial Study on the Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Bupivacaine in Supraclavicular Block Using Ultrasound Guidance.

Journal: Ethiopian journal of health sciences

PMID: 28450772

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The benefits of regional anesthetic techniques are well established. Use of additives to local anesthetics can prolong these benefits. The aim of this study was to find out the effect of adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine for supraclavicular block.

Authors

Nazia Nazir

Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medical Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida.
Shruti Jain

Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medical Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida.

Keywords

Adult Analgesia Analgesics, Non-Narcotic Anesthetics, Local Brachial Plexus Block Bupivacaine Dexmedetomidine Double-Blind Method Drug Therapy, Combination Female Hemodynamics Humans Male Middle Aged Time Factors

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A Randomized Controlled Trial Study on the Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Bupivacaine in Supraclavicular Block Using Ultrasound Guidance.

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