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The Effects of Dexamethasone and Ibuprofen on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Hand and Forearm Surgery With Axillary Brachial Plexus Block
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Summary
This study aims to comparatively examine the effects of preemptive intravenous dexamethasone and intravenous ibuprofen use on the duration of analgesia in ultrasound-guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block applications for patients undergoing hand and forearm surgery. Furthermore, investigating the relationship between the study drugs and the incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and determining the time until the first use of rescue analgesic are also among the secondary objectives.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
79
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2025-10-31
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
IV Dexamethasone 8mg
Patients who are in group D had intravenouse 8 mg dexamethasone before axillary brachial plexus blockade.
iv ibuprofen
Patients who are in group I had intravenouse 400 mg ibuprofen before axillary brachial plexus blockade.
Locations (1)
Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)