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Research Paper | Anaesthesiology | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1321 - 1321 | India
A Comparative Study Between Two Different Doses of Buprenorphine as an Adjuvant to 0.5% Levobupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Abstract: Background: Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) is widely used for upper limb surgeries. Adjuvants like buprenorphine improve block characteristics and prolong postoperative analgesia. Aim: To compare the efficacy and safety of buprenorphine 2 mcg/kg and 3 mcg/kg as an adjuvant to 0.5% levobupivacaine. Methods: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted on 70 patients undergoing upper limb surgeries, divided into two groups: Group B2 (2 mcg/kg) and Group B3 (3 mcg/kg). Results: Onset of sensory and motor block was significantly faster and duration of block was significantly longer in Group B3. Rescue analgesia requirement was significantly lower in Group B3. Hemodynamics were comparable. Conclusion: Buprenorphine 3 mcg/kg provides better block characteristics and analgesia.
Keywords: Supraclavicular block, Buprenorphine, Levobupivacaine
How to Cite?: Dr. Saloni Mandhane, Dr. Kaushalya Shinde, Dr. Pramod Bhale, Dr. Shrunkhal Sanghai, "A Comparative Study Between Two Different Doses of Buprenorphine as an Adjuvant to 0.5% Levobupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1321-1321, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26322145304, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26322145304