Background: Dexmedetomidine is known for its efficacy as a local anesthetic adjuvant. Herein, we studied the beneficial impact of adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in combined intercostal and pararectus block in patients scheduled for abdominoplasty. Patients and methods: This prospective research enrolled 66 patients allocated into two groups; Group I included 33 patients who received combined intercostal and pararectus blocks using bupivacaine plus dexmedetomidine, and Group II included the remaining participants who received the same blocks using bupivacaine alone. Results: All preoperative patient demographic and clinical criteria expressed no significant difference between the two groups. Group I showed a significant decline in opioid requirements throughout the first postoperative day. The time to the first analgesic request showed a significant delay in Group I (14.73 vs 7.39 hours in Group II). Pain scores showed a significant decline in Group I during rest, cough, and movement, compared to Group II. O2 saturation, heart rate, and mean arterial pressure showed no significant difference between the two studied groups. Adding dexmedetomidine was not associated with a significant rise in the incidence of postoperative complications. Conclusion:The addition of dexmedetomidine to the local anesthetic agent during intercostal and pararectal blocks is associated with a better analgesic profile. It is associated with lower pain scores and lower morphine consumption without increased associated side effects.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.