A STUDY OF THE EFFICACY OF DEXAMETHASONE IN POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA IN SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK TO A LOCAL ANESTHETIC MIXTURE

Abstract

Background: Effective management of postoperative pain following upper limb surgeries is 
crucial for patient recovery and satisfaction. Dexamethasone is investigated as an adjuvant to 
local anesthetics in supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) to prolong analgesic 
efficacy.
Methods: A 180-patient, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled elective upper limb 
surgery study was conducted at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences. Participants received 
dexamethasone or saline local anaesthetic mixes. Measurements included opioid use, analgesia 
duration, pain levels, patient satisfaction, and complications.