Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Paramedian Approach of Spinal Anesthesia: The study population is divided into two groups of 62 each. Group A undergoing median approach and Group B undergoing Paramedian approach of sp
Sponsors
Dr. Manisha Garg
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients giving consent 2. Patients with age 65years and above, posted for surgery under spinal anesthesia 3. Belonging to ASA I & II
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal 2. Pre-existing neurological disorders 3. Coagulopathies, 4. Infection at the site of puncture 5. Spinal abnormalities 6. More than three attempts for spinal 7. Those with contraindications for spinal anesthesia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To select a preferable method between paramedian and median technique as a first line approach for spinal anesthesia in elderly patient.Timepoint: Till 60 mins post operatively. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To compare number of attempts in median and paramedian approach 2. To compare incidence of failure of block in median and paramedian approach. 3. To determine the incidence of adverse effects like PDPH, paresthesia, haemorrhagic tap with median and paramedian approach.Timepoint: Till 60 mins post operatively. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ajay Kumar Sinha
Government Medical College, Haldwani
Outcome results
None listed