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Aim: RIVA is an often preferred method due to low number of post-operative complications, low costs, ease of application and lack of technical challenges. In our study, we aimed to compare supplementation of lidocaine with dexamethasone and dexketoprofen in RIVA technique in terms of perioperative anesthesia and analgesia technique, duration of post-operative analgesia and volume of analgesic administered. Method: Fifty six patients to undergo upper extremity surgery, who were aged over 18 years and were included in ASA I-III group, were enrolled to the present study. RIVA was applied by administering 3 mg/kg lidocaine to Group I, 3 mg/kg lidocaine+8 mg dexamethasone to Group II and 3 mg/kg lidocaine + 8 mg dexamethasone + 50 mg dexketoprofen to Group III. Results: There was no statistical difference between study groups in terms of demographic features. Time for onset and duration of sensorial block was similar among groups. Onset of motor block was shorter in Group III relative to other groups and it was found that the difference was significant. Duration of motor block was similar among groups. Intraoperative and post-operative sedation values did not vary among three groups. Anesthesia quality was found lower at 20th minute in Group I in comparison with that of other groups. No difference was found between groups in terms of phentanyl requirement. In post-operative period, VAS scores of Group I was higher than that of other groups at all time points. Number of patients receiving analgesic was significantly lower in Group III relative to other groups. Total volume of analgesic administered was lowest and time to first dose of analgesic was longer in Group III. Conclusion: In conclusion, we believe that a better quality anesthesia and postoperative analgesia can be ensured and post-operative analgesic consumption can be reduced by supplementing lidocaine with dexamethasone and dexketoprofen.

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