Effects of adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine on the onset and duration of axillary block for upper extremity surgeries

Abstract

Introduction: Dexmedetomidine, which is an alpha 2 agonist, reduces the transmission of pain signals and has an independent inhibitory effect on nerve action potential. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine in an axillary block.