Comparision of audiovisual technology versus sedatives for anxiety management during procedures under brachial plexus block – a randomized control trail study.

Abstract

CONTEXT: Brachial plexus block is the most commonly used mode of anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries. As a potential alternative to pharmaceutical interventions, this study aims to examine the effects of Audio-visual distraction during procedures under Brachial plexus block, particularly focusing on whether intraoperative Audio-visual distraction impacts patient anxiety and postoperative satisfaction. AIMS: To compare anxiety between patients who were received Audio-visual distraction and patients receiving Midazolam after undergoing brachial plexus block using STAI-6 anxiety sccoring. To compare hemodynamic parameters, Numerical pain score and Visual analogue score in both the group.