Epidural dexmedetomidine with ropivacaine in patients undergoing lower limb surgery : Comparision between two different doses.

Dr. Shraddha Mundra; Dr. Khushboo Damani

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Epidural dexmedetomidine with ropivacaine in patients undergoing lower limb surgery : Comparision between two different doses.

Dr. Shraddha Mundra, Dr. Khushboo Damani

Abstract :

Background: This study is carried out to determine the optimal dose of dexmedetomidine that should be added to epidural ropivacaine to improve the quality of motor and sensory block. Method: Group A received 0.5mcg/kg while Group B received 1mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine along with ropivacaine and various haemodynamic parameters and side effects were noted. Result: Quality of block was better with 1mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine with acceptable haemodynamics and side effects. Conclusion: Optimal dose of epidural dexmedetomidine is 1mcg/kg.