Abstract:BACKGROUND:Postoperative pain may produce a range of detrimental acute and chronic effects. Subarachnoid block provided by Bupivacaine alone may be too short for the planned postoperative analgesia. Intrathecal Clonidine in varying dosages has been used as an additive to local anaesthetics to prolong the duration of subarachnoid block. AIM: Studies using lower doses of Clonidine i.e. <1mcg/kg are minimal. This study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two different doses of intrathecal Clonidi… Show more
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