ROLE OF DEXAMETHASONE IN BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effect of dexamethasone added to (lignocaine) on the onset and duration of axillary brachial plexus block. Material and Methods: A total of 100 patients, who were scheduled for elective hand and forearm surgery under axillary brachial plexus block, were randomly allocated to group A in which patients received 40 ml 1.5% lidocaine with 2 ml of isotonic saline (0.9%) and group B in which patients received 40 ml 1.5% lidocaine with 2 ml of dexamethasone (8 mg). Nerve stimulator with insulated needle for multiple stimulations technique was used to locate the brachial plexus nerves. After the injection onset of action and duration of sensory blockade of brachial plexus were recorded at 5 minutes and 15 minutes interval. Results: Group A showed the onset of action of 21.64 ± 2.30 min and in group B it was 15.42 ± 1.44 min (p< 0.001). Duration of nerve block was 115.08 ± 10.92 min in group A and 265.42 ± 16.56 min in group B (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The addition of dexamethasone to 1.5% lignocaine solution in axillary brachial plexus block prolongs the duration of sensory blockade significantly.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Zara Wani, Dr. Chandni Mehra, Dr. Meenaxi Sharma
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP502894
- DOI -
- Views 48
- Downloads 0
PREVALENCE OF NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN PATIENTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the types of fatty liver which occurs when fat is deposited in the liver due to causes other than excessive alcohol use. NAFLD is the most common liver disorder in deve...
NEURO LINGUISTIC PROGRAMME ON ACADEMIC STRESS AND PERFORMANCE: A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY-PILOT STUDY
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques can help the learners become successful by increasing their motivation, by decreasing their anxiety leading to learning improvement.. This Quasi experimental research design...
CYTOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS OF PARASITES PRESENTING AS CYSTIC LESIONS
Parasitic infections often present as supercial as well as visceral cysts. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and Exfoliative cytology are very useful tool to visualise these parasites. Both conventional and liquid...
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF CYANOACRYLATE VERSUS PARAFFIN GAUZE DRESSING ON SPLIT THICKNESS SKIN GRAFT DONOR SITE
Object: - The aim of this study was comparison of the results of use of cyanoacrylate versus paraffin gauze dressing on split thickness skin graft donor site. Materials & Methods - This prospective study was conducted on...
Occurrence of virulence markers and profile of antimicrobial susceptibility of uropathogenic E.coli in central India.
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli, the most frequent pathogens in acute urinary tract infections, take advantage of assortment of virulence properties. Bacterial adherence to and colonization of the urinary tract by UPEC st...