Comparison between Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine with Tramadol in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Ashish Saraogi; Isha Samadhiya

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Comparison between Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine with Tramadol in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Ashish Saraogi, Isha Samadhiya

Abstract :

This study was done to compare the onset of complete sensory block, onset of complete motor block, duration of analgesia and motor block between 30 mL of 0.375% Bupivacaine in Group B and 30 mL of 0.375% Bupivacaine with 2 mg/kg Tramadol in Group BT for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block.Patients with failed block, complications related to block technique or local anaesthetic were excluded from study. Complications related to Tramadol(nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression) were recorded.Onset of complete sensoryand motor block weresignificantly faster in Group BT.In comparison to Group B, duration of analgesia and motor block weresignificantly more in Group BT.In this study, complications related to Tramadolwere not seen. Tramadol as an adjunct to local anaesthetic is effective in achial plexus block.