Sugar water vs. salt water: which makes anesthesia last longer?
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This study compares two ways to dilute a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) for arm blocks before surgery. One uses sugar water (D5W), the other uses salt water (normal saline). Researchers want to see which helps the block work faster and last longer. About 90 adults having arm surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Burçin Alaçam, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC