Key result
Addition of dexamethasone to ropivacaine in USG-guided TAP block significantly prolonged the duration of post-operative analgesia (547.5 vs 387.5 min, P<0.001) and reduced tramadol consumption.
Why the study?
Does the addition of dexamethasone to ropivacaine in USG-guided TAP block improve post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair?
Population
60 patients posted for inguinal hernia repair with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical Status I…
Comparison
0.5% ropivacaine and dexamethasone in USG-guided… vs 0.5% ropivacaine and normal saline in USG-guided…
Design
RCT, randomised, double-blind
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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Supports dexamethasone-adjuvanted TAP block after inguinal hernia repair; extends evidence for adjuvants in regional anesthesia.
RCT (n=60)
Double-blind
randomized
Does the addition of dexamethasone to ropivacaine in USG-guided TAP block improve post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair?
Absolute Event Rate: 547.5% vs 387.5%
p-value: p=< 0.001
The addition of dexamethasone to ropivacaine in USG-guided TAP block significantly reduces post-operative pain and prolongs analgesia duration after inguinal hernia repair.
Himani Tak (2018) conducted an RCT in Inguinal hernia (n=60). Dexamethasone added to ropivacaine vs. 2 ml normal saline added to 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine was evaluated on Duration of analgesia (minutes) (p=< 0.001). Addition of dexamethasone to ropivacaine in USG-guided TAP block significantly prolonged the duration of post-operative analgesia (547.5 vs 387.5 min, P<0.001) and reduced tramadol consumption.
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