Does dexmedetomidine improve analgesia of superficial cervical plexus block for thyroid surgery?

Does dexmedetomidine improve analgesia of superficial cervical plexus block for thyroid surgery?

Background and Aims: Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCPB) is effective in reducing pain following thyroid surgeries. We studied the effect of dexmedetomidine on duration and quality of analgesia produced by BSCPB with 0.5% ropivacaine in patients undergoing thyroid surgeries. Methods:...

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Main Authors: B S Santosh, Sripada Gopalakrishna Mehandale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Dexmedetomidine, post-operative analgesia, superficial cervical plexus block, thyroid surgery
Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2016;volume=60;issue=1;spage=34;epage=38;aulast=Santosh

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