Muhammad Yousad, Muhammad Masood, Shafique Tahir, Aatir Fayyaz, Salman Waris.
Comparison of lidocaine vs lidocaine + ketorolac in intravenous regional anaesthesia (Bier`s block).
Ann King Edward Med Uni Jan ;13(1):94-5.

Objective: To compare the duration of anaesthesia and degree of analgesia during intravenous regional anaesthesia using Lidocaine alone and Lidocaine with Ketorolac. Design: An international quasi experimental study. Place and duration: This study was carried out in Nishtar Hospital Multan from 01/01/2006 to 30/06/2006 (6 Months). Results: Patients were divided into two groups A & B. In group A injection Lidocaine 0.5% 40ml was given whereas in group B injection Ketorolac 30mg was add to Lidocaine 0.5% 40ml. The degree of anaesthesia and duration of analgesia were compared in both groups. Haemodynamics were also recorded to see any systemic effects of drugs. Conclusion: We conclude that 30mg Ketorolac added to Lidocaine in IVRA increases degree of anaesthesia and also provide prolonged postop analgesia.

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