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Comparison of two drugs for spinal anaesthesia in patients of older age group undergoing short urological procedures

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Diseases of the genitourinary system,
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/05/042386
Lead Sponsor
Nidhi Arun
Brief Summary

0.5% Bupivacaine has been widely used for spinal anaesthesia. However, it is associated with various side effects like, prolonged motor blockade, urinary retention, cardio-vascular as well as central nervous system toxicity due to its high lipid solubility. Short length of carbon chain makes ropivacaine less lipid soluble. Being less lipophilic, Ropivacaine has less cardio-toxicity and more selective sensory versus motor toxicity. With this background we are undertaking this study to verify the beneficial properties of hyperbaric ropivacaine in elderly patients posted for short urological procedures under spinal block.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients of age ≥50 years 2.
  • ASA Grade-I & II 3.
  • Undergoing short urological procedures under SAB.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient refusal 2.
  • ASA Grade-III & IV 3.
  • Unstable hemodynamic status 4.
  • Allergic to study agents 5.
  • Any contraindication to SAB 6.
  • Coagulopathy •Prolonged urological procedures requiring conversion to general anaesthesia or any anaesthetic supplementation •Mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and psychosis on long-term psychotropic drugs.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1.Time of onset of sensory block (minutes)After the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
8. Degree of block assessed by Bromage scaleAfter the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
2. Maximum cephalic spread (dermatome)After the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
3. Time to maximum cephalic spread (minutes)After the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
4. Two segment regression time (minutes)After the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
7. Total duration of sensory block (minutes)After the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
9. Intra-operative vital parametersAfter the spinal block is given and during the surgical procedure at 15 minutes interval
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. In recovery room pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and SPO2 will be monitored2. Time of need of analgesia by patients

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

🇮🇳

Patna, BIHAR, India

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
🇮🇳Patna, BIHAR, India
Nidhi Arun
Principal investigator
9523594059
janya.mukesh@yahoo.com

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