Efficacy of Magnesium Sulfate as Adjuvant to Ropivacaine 0.4% for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block in Patients undergoing Upper Limb Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Objectives: To prolong the duration of brachial plexus block, different adjuvants have been used. We evaluated the effect of adding magnesium sulfate to local anesthetic ropivacaine 0.4% for institution of supraclavicular brachia plexus block. Onset of sensory and motor block, duration of motor block, and rescue analgesia were observed. Materials and methods: Total 120 patients (20-50 years) scheduled for elective surgeries of upper limb under supra-clavicular brachial plexus block were randomized into two groups. Group I received 24 mL 0.5% ropivacaine (120 mg) + 6.0 mL normal saline (NS) to make total volume of 30 mL. Group II received 24 mL 0.5% ropivacaine (120 mg) + 150 mg magnesium sulfate + 5.5 mL NS to make total volume of 30 mL.