Open AccessA comparative study between intrathecal dexmedetomidine and fentanyl as adjuvant to intrathecal bupivacaine in lower abdominal surgeries: A randomized trial
Author(s) -
Aamir Laique Khan,
Raj Singh,
Rajni K Tripathi,
Sanjay Choubey
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.156284
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , bupivacaine , medicine , fentanyl , anesthesia , analgesic , saline , adjuvant , randomized controlled trial , local anesthetic , anesthetic , surgery , sedation
Spinal anesthesia is preferred choice of anesthesia in lower abdominal surgeries since long time. However problem with this is limited duration of action, so for long duration surgeries alternative are required. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha-2-adrenergic agonist has property to potentiate the action of local anesthetic used in spinal anesthesia. Fentanyl is an opioid and it has also the same property.