Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hyperbaric bupivacaine: Single injection of hyperbaric bupivacaine 15mg in the subarachnoid space producing subarachnoid block
with duration of 2.5 hours
Intervention2: Hyperbaric lev
Sponsors
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II of either sex BMI >= 20 to Duration of surgery 2- 2.5 hours in infraumbilical surgeries (Inguinal hernias, Transurethral resection of prostate, Gynaecological surgeries).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pre-existing local infection at the site of subarachnoid block Patients with coagulopathy and platelet disorders. Contraindication or allergy to study drugs Patients having pain in any other area than the surgery site Patients having sensory or motor problem in the lower limb Patients who failed to understand the VAS scoring system Pregnant and lactating women Patients with current history of psychiatric illness, communication difficulties
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of duration of motor block after injecting the drugs intrathecallyTimepoint: Assessment of sensory block will be done using sterile pin prick method and motor block will be assessed using Modified Bromage scale. Sensory and motor blockade will be assessed every minute for the first 10 minutes and thereafter every 10 mins during surgery and every 15 minutes postoperatively. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of onset of sensory and motor block, peak level, time to 2 segment regression, duration of effective analgesia and any side effects of drug or procedureTimepoint: 4,8,12,24 hours postoperatively | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jasveer Singh
Government Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed