Retrobulbar dexmedetomidine decreases the MLAC of ropivacaine in vitreoretinal surgery in children

摘要

Purpose: Dexmedetomidine can prolong the duration of local anesthetics, but the effect of retrobulbar dexmedetomidine on the potency of ropivacaine for retrobulbar block has not been investigated. Our study was designed to determine the effect of retrobulbar dexmedetomidine on ropivacaine for retrobulbar block in children.