Effect of Ketamine Supplementation in Axillary Plexus Blockade: A Comparative Study.
Cureus December 1, 2025 Demetra Solomos, Aggeliki Bairaktari, Theodoros Xanthos et al.
Introduction Axillary brachial plexus block is a widely used regional anesthesia technique for below-elbow surgeries. The use of adjuvant medications can influence block characteristics and postoperative pain experience. This randomized, prospective, single-blind comparative study aimed to evaluate whether ketamine, administered intravenously or regionally with ropivacaine, affects...