Forty women having requested extradural analgesia for labour were allocated randomly to receive 0.5% ropivacaine or bupivacaine 10 ml as the main dose. When a top-up was requested, 0.25% ropivacaine or bupivacaine 10 ml was given (the same drug as the main dose). The study ended when a second top-up was requested or delivery of the baby occurred. Pain from two contractions was assessed before e...

Background: Spinal anaesthesia is the most preferred regional technique as it easy to perform,economical and produces rapid onset of complete muscle relaxation. The aim intrathecal localanaesthetic provide adequate sensory motor block necessary for all infra umbilical surgeries.Aims Objectives: study compare Onset Duration Sensory Block; andDuration Motor Block other factors in two groups i.e.,...

Background: The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl as intrathecal adjuvant to Bupivacaine on the onset and duration of sensory and motor block in orthopaedic lower limb surgeries. Methods: Ninety patients of ASA status I and II posted for lower limb surgery were randomly divided into three groups. Group D was administered Hyperbaric Bupivacaine 15 mg + D...

Previous studies have shown the functional neural circuitry differences before and after an explicitly learned motor sequence task, but have not assessed these changes during the process of motor skill learning. Functional magnetic resonance imaging activity was measured while participants (n=13) were asked to tap their fingers to visually presented sequences in blocks that were either the same...

Seventy-three parturients for elective Caesarean section were allocated randomly to receive extradural block with 20 ml of either 0.5% ropivacaine or 0.5% bupivacaine. If the block did not reach T6 within 30 min, another 5 ml of solution was given. If needed, a further 5 ml was given 45 min after the main dose. The mean total dose of bupivacaine was 23.1 ml (n = 35) and of ropivacaine 23.7 ml (...

Background: Regional anaesthesia is the recommended technique for upper and lower limb surgeries with better postoperative profile.The brachial plexus block provides a useful alternative to general anesthesia, for upper limb surgeries. Supraclavicular approach for brachial plexus block is most commonly suitable for upper limb surgeries and post operative pain relief. Aims and objectives: The ai...

BACKGROUND It was aimed to compare the efficacy and adverse effects of levobupivacaine alone and in combination with fentanyl and sufentanil during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) under spinal anesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective, randomized, double-blind trial, 60 patients undergoing elective TURP under spinal anesthesia were randomized into three groups. Ten ...

Background and Objectives: Repivacaine, a long acting local anaesthetic, less toxic than bupivacaine is now being used in peripheral nerve blocks. Most commonly adjuvants are used to enhance the quality and duration of anaesthesia and analgesia. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of tramadol as adjuvant to ropivacaine on the quality, duration of anaesthesia and postoperative ...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of sensory block, onset and duration of motor block, postoperative analgesia, and adverse effects of combination of clonidine and fentanyl given intrathecally with hyperbaric bupivacaine (HB). MATERIAL AND METHODS Three hundred and twenty eight patients were randomized into four groups. Group bupivacaine (group B) received 15...

Background and Objective: Cerebro-Vascular Accident (CVA) is considered to be one of the main causes of acquired motor disability in adults. Different motor rehabilitation programs are being designed in order to improve motor difficulties of patients with CVA. In the current study we aimed to assess the effect of task-based mirror therapy on upper limb functions and activities of daily living i...