The Effect of Dexamedetomidine for Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block on Plasma Biomarkers After Rotator Cuff Repair
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The present study was designed to test the hypothesis that dexmedetomidine added to
ropivacaine for interscalene brachial plexus blocks for elective shoulder surgery would
enhance the duration and effect of analgesia when compared with ropivacaine alone, and their
influence on serum IL-6, cortisol, IL-1beta, IL-8, and substance p.