None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University College of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ASA status I or II with body weight between 45-70 kg and height of 150-180 cm, scheduled for surgical procedures involving lower abdomen, inguinal, obstetric and gynaecological, genitourinary and lower extremities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of coagulation disorders and spinal fractures, anatomic abnormalities of spinal cord and vertebral bodies, spinal metastasis, skin infection at site of injection, raised intracranial tension, pregnancy, raised blood pressure or heart rate, patient refusal and hypersensitivity to local anaesthetics shall be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Documentation of epidural waveform through epidural needle and catheterTimepoint: Once, after identification of epidural space and priming with 5 ml saline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hemodynamic parameters including pulse, Blood pressureTimepoint: Pre-operative, just before and following the test dose, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 min after injection of the local anaesthetic solution | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Pragya
University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Outcome results
None listed