Addition of 100 mg of Tramadol to 40 mL of 0.5% Ropivacaine for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Improves Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Surgeries as Compared to Ropivacaine Alone—A Randomized Controlled Study

Addition of 100 mg of Tramadol to 40 mL of 0.5% Ropivacaine for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Improves Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Surgeries as Compared to Ropivacaine Alone—A Randomized Controlled Study

<i>Background and objectives:</i> Brachial plexus block is commonly used in shoulder surgery, as it provides satisfactory surgical conditions and adequate postoperative pain control. However, there are contradictory reports regarding the addition of tramadol to the injected regional anes...

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Main Authors: Eleftheria Soulioti, Athanasia Tsaroucha, Alexandros Makris, Maria Koutsaki, Eirini Sklika, Argyro Mela, Panayiotis D. Megaloikonomos, Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Argyro Fassoulaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
tramadol
ropivacaine
brachial plexus
interscalene block
postoperative pain management
shoulder surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/7/399

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