Comparison of 0.5% Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone with 0.75% Ropivacaine and Dexamethasone in Peribulbar Block for Small Incision Cataract Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 12

Abstract

Objective: To compare the anaesthetic efficacy and postoperative analgesia of 0.75% ropivacaine and 2mg dexamethasone with 0.5% bupivacaine and 2mg dexamethasone in peribulbar block for patients undergoing small incision cataract surgery. Methods: 50 patients were divided into 2 groups of 25 each and were randomized to receive peribulbar anaesthesia using 0.5% bupivacaine and 2mg dexamethasone in group I and 0.75% ropivacaine and 2mg dexamethasone in group II. The patients were compared for the duration of akinesia and postoperative analgesia. Results: Akinesia was achieved slower in group I (14.12±2.99 mins) when compared to group II (8.24± 1.05 mins) which was statistically significant. Group I showed significantly longer postoperative akinesia (2.52±0.51 hours) than group II (0.77±0.12 hours). Also the VAS scores were significantly lower at 1 hour in group I (2.94±0.54) when compared to group II (4.96±0.89). Conclusion: Ropivacaine and dexamethasone showed faster onset of akinesia but bupivacaine and dexamethasone showed prolonged postoperative akinesia, better postoperative analgesia and prolonged time to first recue analgesic.

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Arun Kumar

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  • EP ID EP550247
  • DOI 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.51218.19
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Arun Kumar (2018). Comparison of 0.5% Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone with 0.75% Ropivacaine and Dexamethasone in Peribulbar Block for Small Incision Cataract Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study. Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia, 5(12), 2094-2097. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-550247