Neostigmine as an Adjunct to 0.5% Lignocaine Quality of Anaesthetia and Analgesia in Intravention Regional Anaesthesia

Abstract

Objective:- To compare the duration of anaesthesia and the degree of post operative pain relief. Material and methods:- This Interventional type of study was carried out in the Anaesthesia department, Nishtar Hospital Multan from January 2017 to January 2018. A total of 100 patients (two groups of 50 patients in each group). Results:- The onset of anaesthesia and quality of anaesthesia were better in neostigmine group (P<0.05). Post operative pain relief was also better. No significant difference in hemodynamics and no adverse effects were observed. Conclusion:- With the addition of neostigmine in traditional lignocaine solution for IVRA the quality of anaesthesia and analgesia is improved.

Key words:- Intravenous regional anaesthesia, IVRA, lignocaine, neostigmine.