Synergistic effects of Paracetamol and Dexamethasone with Lidocaine in Intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA) of upper limbs: A randomized clinical trial

Conclusion A combination of Paracetamol and Dexamethasone significantly enhances the analgesic effect of Lidocaine in IVRA by accelerating the establishment of both the sensory and motor nerve blocks and prolonging the period of analgesia as well as improving the quality of analgesia and reducing the need for analgesic medications during and after the operation.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research