Why the study?
Does intrathecal dexmedetomidine compared to fentanyl added to bupivacaine prolong sensory and motor block in women undergoing vaginal reconstructive surgery?
Population
76 women scheduled for vaginal hysterectomy, vaginal wall repair and tension free vaginal tape
Comparison
Intrathecal 10 mg isobaric bupivacaine plus 5 g… vs Intrathecal 10 mg isobaric bupivacaine plus 25…
Design
RCT, randomly allocated, Double Blind
Authors
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Supports dexmedetomidine over fentanyl for prolonged intrathecal block in vaginal reconstructive surgery; confirms RCT advantage as spinal adjuvant.
Does intrathecal dexmedetomidine compared to fentanyl added to bupivacaine prolong sensory and motor block in women undergoing vaginal reconstructive surgery?
Adding dexmedetomidine to intrathecal bupivacaine significantly prolongs sensory and motor block compared to fentanyl in women undergoing vaginal reconstructive surgery.
Al-Ghanem (2009) studied this question.
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