A randomized control trial on comparative effect of scalp nerve block using levobupivacaine versus fentanyl on the attenuation of pain and hemodynamic response to pin fixation

Background: The application of head fixation device and tightening of the pins on the scalp acts as an intense noxious stimulus with an increased hemodynamic response. We aimed at comparing the efficacy of scalp nerve block (SNB) using levobupivacaine against intravenous fentanyl bolus dose followed...

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Main Authors: Irfan Altaf, Jahanara Banday, Shagufta Naaz, Erum Ozair, Pankaj Punetha, Kolli S Challam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Bali Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.bjoaonline.com/article.asp?issn=2549-2276;year=2021;volume=5;issue=2;spage=66;epage=71;aulast=Altaf