SPINAL ANESTHESIA

This study tested whether giving patients a fat emulsion called intralipid can reverse the effects of spinal anesthesia more quickly. Researchers enrolled 200 adults having day surgery under spinal anesthesia. They measured how fast motor function returned and how soon patients w…

This study compared two numbing medicines given as spinal injections for planned C-sections: prilocaine and bupivacaine. Researchers measured how fast each drug worked, how long it lasted, and any side effects. 142 women took part to help find the better option for pain control d…

This study looked at two ways to numb the leg for varicose vein surgery: a femoral nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near the groin) and low-dose spinal anesthesia (injecting numbing medicine near the spine). The goal was to see which method allows patients to go home soone…

This study looked at whether giving a nerve block (called a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block) before spinal anesthesia can reduce pain when positioning hip fracture patients for surgery. 132 patients aged 60-80 took part. Half received the block, half did not. Pain levels were …

This study looked at two different ways to numb patients for hip fracture surgery: a lumbar plexus block and a special type of spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see which method provides better pain control and fewer side effects during and after surgery. 50 adults aged 18 to 90…

This study tested two drugs, magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine, to see which works better for pain control during bladder tumor surgery. 93 adults having surgery under spinal anesthesia took part. Results showed that magnesium sulfate lowered pain scores, delayed the need for…

This study looked at 70 older adults (over 65) having hip surgery to compare two types of spinal anesthesia: one lighter and one heavier than spinal fluid. The goal was to see which causes fewer drops in blood pressure, a common problem in elderly patients. Researchers measured b…

This study looked at 94 women having planned C-sections under spinal anesthesia. It compared two medicines used to prevent low blood pressure: one given as a steady drip (phenylephrine) and the other as rescue shots (ephedrine). The goal was to see which approach leads to better …

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide spinal anesthesia is better than the traditional method of feeling for landmarks. 136 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The main goal was to see if ultrasound shortened the total…

This study looked at 100 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if the time from incision to delivery affects the baby's umbilical cord blood gas levels (pH and base excess), which are markers of newborn well-being. Researchers compared women who had general anesthesia v…

This study looked at 80 adults aged 45-85 having knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia. Researchers measured heart electrical activity (ECG) before and after the anesthesia to see if it changes. The goal was simply to observe and learn, not to treat or cure any conditi…

This study looked at how spinal and general anesthesia affect penile length in 200 adult men undergoing urological surgery. Researchers measured penile length and asked surgeons how satisfied they were with the surgical conditions. The goal was to see if the type of anesthesia ma…

This study tested how the position of a patient's arms during spinal anesthesia affects pressure inside the eye. Sixty adults having hernia surgery were randomly placed with their arms at their sides or on their chest. Eye pressure was measured before and after anesthesia to see …

This study looked at 3,597 patients who had spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine injected into the back) for surgery. It compared the usual method, where doctors find the right spot by feel, to using real-time ultrasound to guide the needle. The goal was to see if ultrasound makes…

This study looked at whether raising a woman's legs before spinal anesthesia for a planned C-section can help predict if her blood pressure will drop too low. 64 women participated. The goal was to see if this simple test could identify those at higher risk, so doctors can be bet…

This study looked at 45 super obese women (BMI over 50) having a planned C-section to find the best dose of spinal anesthesia. The goal was to ensure the anesthesia worked well without needing extra pain medicine during surgery. The results help doctors give safer, more effective…