M. Rao

Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Ropivacaine plus Lignocaine-adrenaline Combination for Ultrasound-guided Popliteal Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Blocks in Lower Limb Surgeries: A Double-blinded Randomised Clinical Study

Introduction: Single-injection peripheral nerve blocks provide effective perioperative analgesia for lower limb surgery, but the duration of local anaesthetic action may be insufficient for the early postoperative painful period. Dexmedetomidine may improve block quality when used as a perineural adjuvant. Aim: To eva...