A Comparative Study of Fentanyl with Ropivacaine versus Dexmedetomidine with Ropivacaine for Epidural Anaesthesia in Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

  • Dr. Antu Datta Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Anaesthesiology, Agartala Government Medical College & G.B.P Hospital, Tripura, India.
  • Dr. Biswajit Sutradhar Associate Professor (Guide), Department of Anaesthesiology, Agartala Government Medical College & G.B.P Hospital, Tripura, India.
  • Dr. Ranjit Reang Associate Professor (Co-Guide), Department of Anaesthesiology, Agartala Government Medical College & G.B.P Hospital, Tripura, India.

Abstract

Epidural anaesthesia has become a cornerstone of modern anaesthesia practice, offering effective intraoperative and postoperative pain relief, particularly for abdominal and lower limb surgeries.[1] It facilitates early mobilization, reduces postoperative pain, and improves recovery, resulting in shorter hospital stays and better patient outcomes.[2]

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2026-07-14

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Dr. Antu Datta, Dr. Biswajit Sutradhar, & Dr. Ranjit Reang. (2026). A Comparative Study of Fentanyl with Ropivacaine versus Dexmedetomidine with Ropivacaine for Epidural Anaesthesia in Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 626–635. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2342

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)

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