Comparison of dexmedetomidine and epinephrine as an adjuvant to 1% mepivacaine in brachial plexus block

BackgroundDexmedetomidine extends the duration of nerve block when administered perineurally together with local anesthetics by central and/or peripheral action. In this study, we compared the duration of nerve block between dexmedetomidine and epinephrine as an adjuvant to 1% mepivacaine in infracl...

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Published in:	Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Main Authors:	Jang-Ho Song, Hee Yong Shim, Tong Joo Lee, Jong-Kwon Jung, Young-Deog Cha, Doo Ik Lee, Gun Woo Kim, Jeong Uk Han
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2014-04-01
Subjects:	brachial plexus dexmedetomidine epinephrine
Online Access:	http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-66-283.pdf