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Intravenous Versus Perineural Dexmedetomidine As Adjuvant In Adductor Canal Block For TKA

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September 2025

Intravenous Versus Perineural Dexmedetomidine As Adjuvant In Adductor Canal Block For TKA

Vol: 307| Issue: 9| Number:39| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Intravenous versus perineural dexmedetomidine as adjuvant in adductor canal block for total knee arthroplasty.

Korean J Anesthesiol . 2023 Aug;76(4):307-316.

Contributing Authors:
MA Abo-Zeid Salim S Bakrey RE Elbadrawy

Synopsis

Fifty-six patients with ASA I–II status scheduled for unilateral primary TKA were randomized to receive intravenous dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg plus ACB with levobupivacaine (n=28) or perineural dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg added to levobupivacaine in the ACB with intravenous saline (n=28). The primary outcome was shivering incidence 1 hour after spinal anesthesia. Secondary outcomes included shivering...

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