Udayana University

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard neck nerve block improves pain control after thyroid surgery. Fifty-eight adults aged 30-59 were randomly assigned to receive the nerve block with or without the added medicine. The goal was to see if the combination …

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard epidural painkiller helps women recover better after gynecologic abdominal surgery. 62 women received either the standard epidural or one with the added medication. Researchers measured pain levels, painkiller use,…

This study tested whether adding the steroid dexamethasone to a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could improve pain control after lumbar laminectomy (back surgery). Thirty-six adults undergoing surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block with dexameth…

This study looked at whether adding a rectus sheath block (a type of nerve block) to general anesthesia can better control pain after a midline cut in the belly. 46 adults having abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to get either general anesthesia alone or with the block. Re…