Abstract:Objective To evaluate the effect of Hydromorphone on brachial plexus block with Ropivacaine. Methods Sixty patients undergoing upper arm fracture surgery were randomly divided into two groups with 30 patients for each one. Patients received brachial plexus block with 0.375% Ropivacaine (group Ⅰ ) or 0.375% Ropivacaine combined with 4 μg/kg Hydromorphone (group Ⅱ ). The onset time and the duration of anesthesia were recorded. Viaual Analog Scale (VAS) and the dosage of the analgesic pump of both groups were recorded 9, 12 and 15 hours after the operation. The side effect was also observed in the study. Results Compared with group Ⅰ , the onset time of anesthesia was shorter and the duration of anesthesia was longer in group Ⅱ (P < 0.05). The postoperative VAS was lower in group Ⅱ (P < 0.05), and the dosage of the analgesic pump was fewer in group Ⅱ (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of side effects in both groups. Conclusions Hydromorphone can increase the effect of brachial plexus block with Ropivacaine, and this is a safe and effective method for promotion.