Effect of adding dexmedetomidine to fascia iliaca compartment block on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing femoral fractures surgery: A randomized double-blind clinical trial - PubMed
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- The study investigated adding dexmedetomidine to a fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) for postoperative analgesia in femoral fracture surgery.
- In a randomized double-blind trial of 70 patients, the FICB + dexmedetomidine group had significantly longer analgesia duration (11.42 vs. 9.26 hours) and less need for rescue analgesics at 2–6 and 6–12 hours postoperatively.
- Pain scores at 2–6 and 6–12 hours were significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group, with no significant differences in other time points or sensory block onset.
- Conclusion: Adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in FICB reduces postoperative pain severity, analgesic requirements, and extends analgesia duration.