A Comparative Study of Bupivacaine 0.5%, Ropivacaine 0.5% and Levobupivacaine 0.5% in Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Limb Surgeries in Adults

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThe interscalene approach to the brachial plexus is best suited to surgeries of the shoulder or upper arm surgeries. It provides safe, effective and low cost anaesthesia with excellent post-operative analgesia.Aim of the current study was to attempt to compare Bupivacaine 0.5%, Ropivacaine 0.5% and Levobupivacaine 0.5% in interscalene brachial plexus block with respect to Onset time and Duration of Sensory and Motor block.