Open AccessComparison of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl as adjuvant to intrathecal levobupivacaine in lower segment cesarean section: A prospective, randomized double blind study
Author(s) -
Kapil Rastogi,
A. Bharti,
Yashpal Singh,
Prashant Ranjan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
anaesthesia, pain and intensive care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.17
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2220-5799
pISSN - 1607-8322
DOI - 10.35975/apic.v24i4.1309
Subject(s) - levobupivacaine , medicine , fentanyl , dexmedetomidine , anesthesia , bupivacaine , intrathecal , tramadol , anesthetic , adjuvant , morphine , local anesthetic , analgesic , surgery , sedation
Intrathecal Bupivacaine is most commonly used local anesthetic for lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) but there is constant endeavour for search of a local anesthetic (LA) which has improved safety profile for mother as well as foetus. So far many adjuvants like fentanyl, morphine or tramadol etc. has been used with intrathecal LA to prolong intraoperative anesthesia and postoperative analgesia.