It is the study comparing the conventional landmark technique of spinal anaesthesia with that of ultrasound assisted technique in overweight patients undergoing elective lower abdomen surgeries

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Medical and Surgical,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/05/042556
• Lead Sponsor: Dr VINUTH K MURTHY

Brief Summary

**Comparison of Real time Ultrasound Guided Spinal Anaesthesia versus conventional landmark guided midline approach in obese patients posted for elective lower abdominal surgeries**

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 2022-12-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

ASA physical status 1 and 2 of either sex scheduled for infraumbilical surgeries.

Exclusion Criteria

Gross spinal deformities History of perineural neuropathy Sepsis at site of infection Coagulopathy History of allergies to LA and opiods Emergency cases Pregnant and lactating females.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of Real time Ultrasound Guided Spinal Anaesthesia versus conventional landmark guided midline approach in obese patients posted for elective lower abdominal surgeries.	Comparison of Real time Ultrasound Guided Spinal Anaesthesia versus conventional landmark guided midline approach in obese patients posted for elective lower abdominal surgeries. | time taken for successful lumbar puncture is compared. | 6 months
The number of attempts taken is the primary objective	Comparison of Real time Ultrasound Guided Spinal Anaesthesia versus conventional landmark guided midline approach in obese patients posted for elective lower abdominal surgeries. | time taken for successful lumbar puncture is compared. | 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
number of passes, time taken for successful lumbar puncture and incidence of complications are taken into consideration	studies for 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kempegowda institute of medical sciences, Bangalore; 🇮🇳 Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Kempegowda institute of medical sciences, Bangalore

🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Dr VINUTH K MURTHY

Principal investigator

9483949270

vinuthkmurthy@gmail.com