Comparative Study of Intrathecal Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine versus Fentanyl in Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgeries

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Dexmedetomidine provides faster onset and longer duration of anesthesia compared to fentanyl during lower limb surgeries.
Statistical analysis revealed p < 0.001 for onset and duration differences between dexmedetomidine and fentanyl groups.
This comparative clinical study randomized 70 patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery to assess anesthesia quality.
Results indicate dexmedetomidine may enable better pain management with fewer side effects compared to fentanyl.

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Comparative clinical study found dexmedetomidine enhances analgesia in orthopedic surgeries, suggesting better safety profiles than fentanyl.

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Comparative clinical study found dexmedetomidine enhances analgesia in orthopedic surgeries, suggesting better safety profiles than fentanyl.