Intrathecal Nalbuphine versus Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia of Lower Abdominal and Lower Limb Surgeries
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
ntroduction: Opioids are used as adjuncts with the local anaesthetic for longer duration of action and better postoperative analgesia [4]. Nalbuphine, is a mixed agonist-antagoniste and its analgesic potency is equal to morphine and less side effects like respiratory depression, urinary retention and pruritus. Intrathecaldexmedetomidine increased the duration of analgesia. Aim: To compare the duration of postoperative analgesia and the incidence of side effects of intrathecalnalbuphine and intrathecaldexmedetomidine for lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries. Materials& Methods: 60 patients of ASA I & II, underwent lower abdominal and lower limb surgeries using spinal blockade included. Group I (n=30) patients received Inj. Bupivacaine heavy 15 mg with Inj. Nalbuphine 0.8 mg. Group II (n=30) patients received spinal anaesthesia with Inj. Bupivacaine heavy 15 mg & Inj. Dexmedetomidine (5 mics) Results: The mean onset of sensory block (3.5±0.7 Vs 4.2±0.8) and motor block (1.7±0.7 Vs 2.6±0.9). Both were shorter in nalbuphine group which was statistically significant. The mean duration of analgesia was longer in patients who received dexmetomidine (197±6 min Vs 99.6±6 min), Incidence of hypotension and bradycardia were higher in dexmetomidine group but amenable to medical management. Conclusion: Intrathecalnalbuphine (0.8mg) decreases the mean duration of onset of both sensory and motor block. Intrathecaldexmedetomidine prolongs the duration of analgesia but the incidence of bradycardia and hypotension are higher.
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Manisha Kanagarajan
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