Thoracic Paravertebral Block with Adjuvant Dexmedetomidine in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Background: The addition of the adjuvant dexmedetomidine to a nerve block improves the quality of the block and reduces perioperative opioid consumption. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant for the thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in postoperative pain...

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Main Authors: Boohwi Hong, ChaeSeong Lim, Hyemin Kang, Hongsik Eom, Yeojung Kim, Hyun Jin Cho, Woosik Han, Sunyeul Lee, Woosuk Chung, Yoon-Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/3/352