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Intrathecal Bupivacaine Plus Dextrose 5% and Fentanyl Compared with Bupivacaine Alone
April 2023
Intrathecal Bupivacaine Plus Dextrose 5% and Fentanyl Compared with Bupivacaine Alone
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Effect of Intrathecal Bupivacaine Plus Dextrose 5% and Fentanyl Compared with Bupivacaine Alone on the Onset and Duration of Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Lower-Limb Orthopedic Surgery.
Adv Orthop. 2023 Feb 14;2023:2496557.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing lower limb orthopaedic surgery were randomized to receive an intrathecal injection of bupivacaine plus fentanyl and dextrose (n=20) compared to bupivacaine alone (n=20). The outcomes of interest included duration of anesthesia and analgesia, duration of numbness, the incidence of complications, prescription drug use, pain scores on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and vitals (bl...
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