ABSTRACT

IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-7-10-16972

Original Research Paper

EFFICACY OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE AS AN ADJUVANT TO 0.5% ROPIVACAINE IN SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK FOR POST OPERATIVE ANALGESIA

Ajay

Yadav

Dr.

October 2018

7 10 01 02 ABSTRACT

Introduction : Brachial plexus block can be done with single drug. Numerous routes to perform brachial plexus block – Supraclavicular,

interscalene, infraclavicular , axillary. The supraclavicular route was used in this study which is easy to perform, need small volume of local

anaesthetic.

Aims & Objectives: To compare effects of adjuvant dexmedetomidine to 0.5% ropivacaine on onset, duration of sensory and motor blockade,

duration of postoperative analgesia & complications.

Material & methods : 60 patients undergoing orthopaedic surgeries of forearm were randomly assigned to Group – R (30 ml 0.5 % Ropivacaine +

0.5 ml normal saline) and RD (30 ml 0.5 % Ropivacaine + Dexmedetomidine 1 microgram/kg) (total volume 30.5 ml). Results : Demographic

data were comparable.

Conclusion : Addition of Dexmedetomidine to Ropivacaine provides supraclavicular brachial plexus block with early onset & prolonged

duration of sensory and motor blockade, prolonged duration of postoperative analgesia.