Overview

Intravenous Versus Perineural Effect Dexamethasone in Interscalene Nerve Block With Levobupivacaine

Status:
Enrolling by invitation

Trial end date:
2020-12-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Interscalene brachial plexus block can be used as an additive to general anaesthesia or as the primary anaesthetic for shoulder surgeries for pain management. The investigators compared the effect of perineural versus intravenous dexamethasone on the prolongation of the action of levobupivacaine in ultrasound guided interscalene block for shoulder and upper arm surgeries.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Mansoura University

Treatments:

BB 1101
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone acetate
Levobupivacaine