A study to compare the efficacy of intrathecal dexmedetomidine versus nalbuphine as an adjuvant to 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in lower abdominal surgeries
Abstract:Background
The subarachnoid block is a commonly used technique for lower abdominal surgeries. Bupivacaine being a cost-effective drug gives satisfactory analgesia for 90–120 min. Adjuvants such as dexmedetomidine and nalbuphine extend the analgesia in the postoperative period. In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and nalbuphine as an adjuvant to hyperbaric bupivacaine regarding the duration of analgesia as the primary objective and the time of onset of s… Show more
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