None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: GROUP A: 18 ml of 0.5 % Bupivacaine + 7 ml of 2 % xylocaine with adrenaline + 30
mcg of clonidine in 2 ml of normal saline
Control Intervention1: GROUP B: 18 ml of 0.5 % levobupivacaine
Sponsors
Dr Archana
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • ADULTS belonging to American Society of Anaesthesiologists grade 1 or 2 ASA 1- Normal healthy individuals ASA II-Patient with mild systemic disease which include current smoker, social drinker,BMI-30 to40,well controlled Diabetes mellitus and hypertension , mild lung disease • Age : above 18 yrs • Surgeries involving the upper limb (forearm and hand) lasting for 1 ½ to 2 hours
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Hypersensitivity to local anaesthetic agents 2 Pregnant women 3 Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy 4 Neuro- psychiatry disorder, patients on psychotropic drugs for a prolonged period 5 Bleeding disorders, anti coagulant therapy or deranged coagulation profile
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To compare the onset of sensory and motor block between two groups: group A Clonidine and group B magnesium sulphateTimepoint: immediately after block-in first minute after giving block | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare duration of sensory and motor block between two drugsTimepoint: In postoperative period till patient feels pain- hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactARCHANA
PONDICHERYY INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Outcome results
None listed