Udayana University

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard epidural painkiller (bupivacaine) improves pain control for women undergoing gynecologic laparotomy. 62 women received either the standard epidural or one with dexmedetomidine added. Researchers measured pain level…

This study tested whether adding the steroid dexamethasone to a standard nerve block could reduce pain and inflammation after lumbar laminectomy (back surgery). Thirty-six adults undergoing surgery received either the nerve block with dexamethasone or without. The dexamethasone g…

This study tested if adding a rectus sheath block (a nerve block) to general anesthesia helps control pain after abdominal surgery. 46 adults having a midline incision were randomly assigned to get either general anesthesia alone or with the block. Researchers measured pain score…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (superficial cervical plexus block) improves pain control after thyroid surgery. Fifty-eight adults undergoing thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to receive the nerve block with or without dexmedetomid…