DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2014.v02i06.127

Pages: 3481-3483

Background & Method: This study conducted on 60 patients undergoing upper limb surgery lasting more than 90 minute were included in the study with an aim to study the Effect of addition of Dexamethasone to Local Anaesthetic agent in Supra clavicular Brachial plexus block on Onset of action & Onset of sensory blockade parameters. The elective surgical interventions were internal fixation of bones with plates and screws, excision of bone cysts, reconstructive and other surgeries involving upper limb.Result: The average age was 33.3710. ±97 yrs in-group A and 35.07±10.98 yrs in-group B. The average weights of the patients were 60.40±8.62 kgs in-group A and 63.339 ±48 ingroup B respectively. Both groups had predominantly male patients, accounting for nearly 2/3 of the total study population in each group. There was no significant difference in age, weight and sex distribution. The average time of onset was 20.13±3.50 min in-group A and 15.57±2.31 min in-group B. The observed average onset of sensory blockade was 6.13±0.86 min in group A and 4.23±0.73 min in group B.Conclusion: The randomized study of Brachial plexus block with local anaesthetics, with and without Dexamethasone has revealed that postoperative analgesia has been found to be significantly prolonged in the Dexamethasone group and can be used safely.