Comparison of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and intrathecal fentanyl as an adjuvant to bupivacaine during spinal anaesthesia for lower limb orthopedic surgery
Background: In this study, we have compared the addition of fentanyl 25 mcg and dexmedetomidine 5 mcg to 15 mg of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia separately for patient undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgery. Dexmedetomidine is an α-2 adrenoreceptor agonist and it can prolong the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2023-06-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/52044 |