Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Scheduled for elective surgeries (upper limb, upper thorax) requiring supra-clavicular block. ASA physical status classification I or II. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contraindications to supra-clavicular block. Allergy or intolerance to dexmedetomidine or local anesthetics. History of chronic pain syndromes or opioid dependence. Pregnant or breast feeding women. Significant co-morbidities. Inability to communicate effectively or understand study instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine whether the addition of dexmedetomidine to the local anesthetic solution used in supra-clavicular block reduces the incidence of rebound pain in patients undergoing upper limb surgeries compared to those receiving local anesthetics alone.Timepoint: first 24 hours from the time of drug injection | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compare rebound pain in dexmedetomidine vs. control. Analyse opioid use post-surgery with/without dexmedetomidine. Assess block onset/duration with dexmedetomidine. Investigate adverse effects of dexmedetomidine.Timepoint: Every 10 mins from block given and first 24 hours from the time of drug injection | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Vinayaka mission medical college and hospital