An observational study to compare the effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine versus intravenous magnesium sulphate pretreatment on characteristics of spinal anaesthesia

Abstract

Background and Aims: The study was conducted to assess & compare the effect of pretreatment with intravenous Dexmedetomidine and Magnesium sulphate on characteristics of SAB with hyperbaric bupivacaine.
Materials and Methods: 80 ASA grade I and II patients (age: 18-60 years) scheduled for infraumblical surgery under spinal anesthesia were included & randomly divided into group-D (dexmedetomidine 1? gm/kg) and group-M (magnesium sulfate 50 mg/kg). patients were given prefixed doses of either intravenous dexmedetomidine or Magnesium sulfate 15 mins before SAB. Incidence of hypotension, highest level & duration of sensory & motor blockage, duration of analgesia, vasopressor requirement and incidence of sedation, nausea & vomiting were compared.