article · Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia

Original research: Dexmedetomidine versus ketamine in erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia following modified radical mastectomy: A prospective randomized controlled blinded study

Ehab Hanafy Shaker
Ahmed Abd Elmohsen Bedewy
Ahmed Soliman
Suzan Adlan

20242 citationsOpen accessHelwan University

Abstract

Background A significant postoperative pain has been documented in numerous breast cancer cases following modified radical mastectomy (MRM). We evaluated the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine (DEX) versus ketamine as adjuvants to local anaesthetic in erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in MRM.

Research topics

Anesthesia and Pain Management
Nausea and vomiting management
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2024.2331351

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