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Dexmedetomidine and Dexamethasone Added as Adjuvant Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block in Upper Limb Surgery
Sponsor: Umraniye Education and Research Hospital
Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone added during USG-guided infraclavicular block on block onset time, total block time and time to first analgesic need in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery.
Official title: Comparison of the Anesthetic Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Dexamethasone Added as Adjuvant to Ultrasonography-Guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block in Upper Limb Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2026-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Infraclavicular Block with Dexmedetomidine and Dexamethasone
Infraclavicular block with Dexmedetomidine and Dexamethasone was performed at least 30 min before the start of the operation. The patient was positioned in a supine position arms at the sides or in 90 degree abduction, head turned to the other side. Infraclavicular block was performed with the lateral sagittal technique, while the USG probe was placed under the clavicle and medial to the coracoid process, providing a brachial plexus image in the form of a hyperechoic outer ring and hypoechoic circles, like a classic honeycomb image. A local anesthetic mixture was injected with a 100 mm block needle with negative aspiration and its spread in tissue planes was observed. If the VAS score was 3 or above, tramadol 1 mg kg-1 was administered as an analgesic drug.
Locations (1)
Umraniye Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Umraniye, Turkey (Türkiye)