Intrathecal Low-dose Levobupivacaine with fentanyl for short urological procedures. A prospective clinical study

Dr. Saurav Shekhar; Dr. Harshwardhan; Dr. Ajit Gupta

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Intrathecal Low-dose Levobupivacaine with fentanyl for short urological procedures. A prospective clinical study

Dr. Saurav Shekhar, Dr. Harshwardhan, Dr. Ajit Gupta

Abstract :

Introduction: Spinal anaesthesia has been most widely practised anaesthesia technique worldwide due to its well–known advantages. Short urological procedures are often done on day care basis and short duration spinal anaesthesia is preferred technique if possible. Material and Methods: Present study assesses block characterstics of intrathecal low dose levobupivacaine (5mg) with fentanyl (20mcg) for short duration urological procedure. Results: The onset and duration of sensory block was found to be 9.21 ± 2.37 and 113.62 ± 7.9 min respectively. Onset and duration of motor block was 11.23 ± 3.43 and 92.76 ± 8.67 min respectively. Conclusion: Low dose levobupivacaine with fentanyl can be useful alternative for short procedures aiding in accelerated functional recovery of the patients with minimal side effects.