Table 2.

Comparison of initial block characteristics in both the groups

Initial block characteristics	Group RD (n = 25)	Group RC (n = 25)	P
Onset time of sensory block at T10 (in minutes)	8.52 ± 2.36	9.72 ± 3.44	0.032
Maximum sensory block level	T5-6	T6-7	-
Time to maximum sensory block level (in minutes)	13.14 ± 3.96	15.80 ± 4.86	0.018
Time in minutes for complete motor block	17.24 ± 5.16	19.52 ± 4.06	0.041
Mean total dose of Mephenteramine requirement (mg)	10.6	8.4	0.76

*P<0.05-S, RC - Ropivacaine + clonidine, RD - Ropivacaine + dexmedetomidine