Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Gaurav Singh Tomar
Sushruta Trauma Centre,
New Delhi
India
Research Article
Role of Clonidine in Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Preoperative Analgesia in Post Hip Fracture Patients: A Comparative Study
Author(s): Gaurav Singh TomarGaurav Singh Tomar
Background: Fractures around the hip joint are associated with considerable moderate to severe pain. Adequate preoperative analgesia in these patients is difficult to assess and often an overseen aspect of their care. This study was aimed to assess the efficacy of adding clonidine as adjuvant in fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) in relieving pain and increasing the pain free duration in the preoperative period.
Methods: Sixty patients were divided into three groups of 20 each. Patients in group A received 40 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine + 100μg clonidine and patients in group B received 40 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine + 50μg clonidine whereas group C (the control group) patients were given only 40 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine. Changes in heart rate and blood pressure were recorded in each group.
Results: There was sign.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000121
