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Effect of spinal anaesthesia on patients vitals by using a pulse oximeter undergoing lower segment caesarean section

Assessment of perfusion index by using a pulse oximeter as a predictor of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia in lower segment caesarean section : A prospective observational study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/05/025199
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-05-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O82- Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Self
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients between 18-30 years age group 2) Patients weighing >40 kg and 18 and 3) Patients posted for lower segment caesarean section belonging to ASA grade II 4) Gestational period > 36 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patient/guardian refusal for consent 2) ASA grade III/IV 3) Patient age > 30 years 4) Patient BMI 30 kg/m2 5) Patient on beta blockers, calcium channel blockers anor oral anticoagulants 6) Patient with any comorbidities 7) Gestational period <36 weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prediction of hypotension by assessment of perfusion index by using pulse oximeter following spinal anaesthesia in lower segment caesarean sectionTimepoint: Baseline After subarachanoid block Every 5 minutes till end of surgery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To study for change in haemodynamic parameters like systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure,mean arterial pressure, heart rate,ECG changes, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation pre and post spinal anaesthesia Timepoint: Baseline value After subarachanoid block Every 5 minutes till the end of surgery—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Urmila Palaria

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, HALDWANI

urmila_palaria@rediffmail.com9897088443

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026