Perineural vs. intravenous dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to bupivacaine in ultrasound guided fascia iliaca compartment block for femur surgeries: A randomised control trial

Conclusion: Perineural dexmedetomidine effectively prolongs the USG guided FICB analgesic duration and reduces the 24 h postoperative morphine consumption when compared to intravenous dexmedetomidine as a local anaesthetic adjuvant for femur surgeries.

Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - November 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ranjith K Sivakumar Sakthirajan Panneerselvam Anusha Cherian Priya Rudingwa Jagdish Menon Source Type: research