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Comparative Study of Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine With Dexmeditomedine in Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post-operative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Sections
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Ropivacaine + Dexmedetomidine and Ropivacaine for Pregnancy. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Comparative study of Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine with dexmedetomidine in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing Caesarean Section.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients satisfying inclusion criteria will receive Subarachnoid Block with Bupivacaine Heavy 0.5% (11 mg/2.2 ml) with 25 micrograms of fentanyl. At the end of the procedure, bilateral TAP block will be performed using Landmark Technique with 2.5 mg/kg of ropivacaine and 1 micrograms/kg dexmedetomidine (combination drug) diluted with 0.9% saline to a total volume of 40 ml (20 ml each side) for the TAP block
Patients satisfying inclusion criteria will receive Subarachnoid Block with Bupivacaine Heavy 0.5% (11 mg/2.2 ml) with 25 micrograms of fentanyl. At the end of the procedure, bilateral TAP block will be performed using Landmark Technique with 2.5 mg/kg of ropivacaine diluted with 0.9% saline to a total volume of 40 ml (20 ml each side)