Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Volume expansion group: After securing epidural catheter 10 ml normal saline was pushed in epidural space and then spinal anaesthesia was given with 2.4ml heavy bupivacine
Control Inter
Sponsors
Chirayu medical College Bhopal
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All adult patients aged 18 to 65 years, belonging to ASA-PS (American Society of Anesthesiology physical status) I, II, undergoing elective lower abdominal surgeries, under combined epidural catheter insertion and subarachnoid block, at Chirayu Medical College & Hospital, Bhopal
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Emergency surgeries 2. ASA-PS (American Society of Anesthesiology physical status) III, IV 3. Local infection at the procedure site 4. Any coagulation disorders 5. Any mental health issues 6. Patients refused to participate in the study 7. Cesarean section 8. Umbilical surgeries
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine and compare the onset, time, and completion of the motor and sensory blockade at the T8 dermatome level with or without epidural volume expansion.Timepoint: within 30 min | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine and compare the haemodynamic changes with or without epidural volume expansionTimepoint: every 3 min till 30 min | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAkriti Sharma
Chirayu medical College Bhopal
Outcome results
None listed