Comparison of efficacy of intravenous dexmedetomidine with intravenous ketamine in allaying procedural discomfort during establishment of subarachnoid block
Abstract:Background: Procedural discomfort is experienced by patients during the establishment of subarachnoid block even after good preoperative counseling and adequate premedication. The fear of needle prick, back pain during and after subarachnoid injection are becoming the leading causes for patient refusal to spinal anaesthesia. To enhance comfort and to overcome the denial, procedural sedation that would provide good analgesia, faster recovery and amnesia is inevitable. Materials and methods: Patients with ASA st… Show more
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