A comparative study of post-operative analgesic efficacy of dexmedetomidine 25 µg versus dexamethasone 2 mg used as an adjuvant with 20 ml 0.25% ropivacaine in bilateral superficial cervical plexus block for thyroidectomy under general anaesthesia – a pro

Abstract

Introduction: The bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCPB) is effective for postoperative analgesia following thyroid surgeries. We compared the efficacy of dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone used as an adjuvant with 0.25% ropivacaine in BSCPB for thyroidectomy under general anaesthesia with regards to the duration of analgesia,