COMPARISON OF TWO DOSES OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE COMBINED WITH ROPIVACAINE IN USG‑GUIDED INFRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK FOR UPPER LIMB SURGERIES
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Background: Ultrasound‑guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block (ICB) is effective for upper limb surgeries. Dexmedetomidine, an α₂‑adrenergic agonist, enhances local anesthetic effects. This study compares two doses of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to 0.5% ropivacaine in ICB.
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Dr Chirag Babu Ps
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Davangere, Karnataka
Dr Sagarika Naidu
Post graduate, Department of Anesthesiology, SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Davangere, Karnataka