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A Comparative Study Of Effects Of Fentanyl &dexmedetomidine As Additives To 0.75% Ropivacaine For Epidural Anesthesia In Lower Limb Surgeries.
Dr Maheshwar Reddy Kandi, Dr Sindhuja Arikanti, Dr A Srikanth Reddy
AIM: To evaluate the clinical effects & adverse events when fentanyl & dexmedetomidine are used as additives to 0.75% Ropivacaine for epidural anesthesia. METHODS: Institutional ethical committee clearance was obtained.A total of 80 patients of both sex,aged 18-60 years,ASA grade I,II posted for elective lower limb surgeries were divided into two groups(n=40) by open label randomization method.Group RF received 1g/kg Fentanyl & group RD received 1g/kg Dexmedetomidine along with 15 ml Ropivacaine 0.75% in both groups. Onset of complete motor & sensory blockade,duration of analgesia, two segmental dermatomal regression & adverse effects were recorded. Data was analysed using Fishers exact test & Chi-square test. Value of P
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