Comparison of effects of ropivacaine with and without dexmedetomidine in axillary brachial plexus block: A prospective randomized double-blinded clinical trial

Background: Addition of dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine for peripheral nerve blocks has shown to improve the efficacy of ropivacaine by prolonging the duration of analgesia. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of ropivacaine alone and in combination with dexmedetomidine in the axillary...

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Main Authors: Ananda Bangera, Mukka Manasa, Prasad Krishna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2016;volume=10;issue=1;spage=38;epage=44;aulast=Bangera