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Effect of dexamethasone added to lidocaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A prospective, randomised, double-blind study

PrashantA Biradar, Padmanabha Kaimar, K. G. Gopalakrishna

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia · 2013 · 101 citations · 14 references

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Addition of dexamethasone to 1.5% lidocaine with adrenaline in supraclavicular brachial plexus block speeds the onset and prolongs the duration of sensory and motor blockade.

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