Efficacy of low-dose intravenous dexamethasone for prolongation of analgesia in supraclavicular block

Abstract Background Supraclavicular block is a common technique for analgesia upper limb surgeries. Because of short duration with bupivacaine alone various additive have been used to prolong the action bupivacaine. We conducted prospective, randomized, double blind controlled trial. All patients were assessed onset and sensory motor block, postoperative pain relief. The present study was aimed evaluate efficacy intravenous dexamethasone supraclavicular prolongation in posted Results Fifty belonging American Society Anesthesiologist physical status I–II divided into two groups (25 each). A mixture 0.5% (15 ml) + lignocaine-adrenaline 1.5% given both by ultrasound guided 2 ml IV normal saline group C (8 mg) D given. mean time 8.68 ± 1.81 min 11.12 1.58 11 2.34 13.2 1.65 respectively. (843.6 62.56 576.8 70.40) prolonged than (281.28 22.42 204.2 12.96) where P < 0.0001.The (895.6 43.98 min) as compared (324.4 27.36 min). At end 4 h, difference VAS score statistically significant ( 0.05). There no heart rate systolic blood pressure groups. Conclusions Intravenous significantly without side effects.