Effects Of Low Doses Of Intrathecal Clonidine And Dexmedetomidine With Bupivacaine On The Duration Of Sensory And Motor Block In Abdominal And Lower Limb Surgeries- A Prospective Randomised Double Blinded Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Health & Medical Research - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 05
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to compare the duration of sensory and motor block in elective lower limb and abdominal procedures following intrathecal administration of bupivacaine along with adjuvants either clonidine or dexmedetomidine. METHODS: A prospective randomised double blinded study. 120 study participants were randomly allocated to three groups-Group A was given 12.5 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine, Group B was given 3 mcg dexmedetomidine along with 12.5 mg hyperbaric bupivacaine and Group C was given 30 mcg of clonidine along with hyperbaric bupivacaine. The duration of sensory and motor block was recorded. RESULTS: Group B and C study participants showed significantly longer duration of sensory and motor block when compared to Group A. The mean duration of sensory block in Group A was 92.5 minutes, Group B 124.5 minutes Group C (119.4 minutes) (A vs B, A vs C p<0.001). The mean duration of motor block in group A 149.1 min, group B 252.5 min, Group C 217 min (A vs B, A vs C, B vs C P<0.001) CONCLUSION: By adding 3 mcg dexmedetomidine or 30 mcg clonidine to hyperbaric bupivacaine duration of sensory and motor block was significantly prolonged.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr P Lekha Priyadharshini, Dr V Jayaraman
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