Sangita Mandal

Comparison of analgesic efficacy of ropivacaine and bupivacaine for ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block after upper abdominal surgery in adults

Background: Ultrasound (US)-guided rectus sheath block (RSB) is increasingly being used as a part of multimodal analgesia for abdominal surgeries with midline incisions. Both ropivacaine and bupivacaine are commonly used for RSB, with varied duration of analgesia that remains an...

Comparison of lignocaine spray 10% versus normal saline spray for pain relief during intravenous cannulation in adults

Background: Venepuncture, a simple procedure, is associated with pain, anxiety, and discomfort. While the application of coolant has been extensively studied, lignocaine (lidocaine) spray has been sparingly evaluated with variable advantages. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed...