Does the Addition of Tramadol and Ketamine to Ropivacaine Prolong the Axillary Brachial Plexus Block?

Joint Authors

Timurkaynak, Alper
Senel, Ahmet Can
Ukinc, Ozlem

Source

BioMed Research International

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-05-06

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

5

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

Background and Objectives.

A prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial to assess the effect of tramadol and ketamine, 50 mg, added to ropivacaine in brachial plexus anesthesia.

Methods.

Thirty-six ASA physical statuses I and II patients, between 18 and 60 years of age, scheduled for forearm and hand surgery under axillary brachial plexus block, were allocated to 3 groups.

Group R received 0.375% ropivacaine in 40 mL, group RT received 0.375% ropivacaine in 40 mL with 50 mg tramadol, and group RK received 0.375% ropivacaine in 40 mL with 50 mg ketamine for axillary brachial plexus block.

The onset times and the duration of sensory and motor blocks, duration of analgesia, hemodynamic parameters, and adverse events (nausea, vomiting, and feeling uncomfortable) were recorded.

Results.

The onset time of sensorial block was the fastest in ropivacaine + tramadol group.

Duration of sensorial and motor block was the shortest in the ropivacaine + tramadol group.

Duration of analgesia was significantly longer in ropivacaine + tramadol group.

Conclusion.

We conclude that when added to brachial plexus analgesia at a dose of 50 mg, tramadol extends the onset and duration time of the block and improves the quality of postoperative analgesia without any side effects.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Senel, Ahmet Can& Ukinc, Ozlem& Timurkaynak, Alper. 2014. Does the Addition of Tramadol and Ketamine to Ropivacaine Prolong the Axillary Brachial Plexus Block?. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Senel, Ahmet Can…[et al.]. Does the Addition of Tramadol and Ketamine to Ropivacaine Prolong the Axillary Brachial Plexus Block?. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Senel, Ahmet Can& Ukinc, Ozlem& Timurkaynak, Alper. Does the Addition of Tramadol and Ketamine to Ropivacaine Prolong the Axillary Brachial Plexus Block?. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490532

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-490532