Side effects of spinal anesthesia with Marcaine 0.5%
- Author:
Hanh Bich Cao
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal anesthesia
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, Spinal;
Adverse effects
- From:Journal of Vietnamese Medicine
1999;233(2):4-8
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Spinal anesthesia with Marcaine 0.5%, for various kinds of operations was evaluated for complications. 90 patients were randomly allocated in to 2 groups: Group I: using isobaric Marcaine 0.5% and Group II: using hyperbaric Marcaine 0.5%, Patients were put on vigilant monitored for detecting effects on respiratory and cardiovascular system peri and postoperatively. Results: Group I and II showed significant different effects on cardiovascular system (P<0.05) by the deduction on blood pressure (>20%): group I: 2.22%; group II: 8.89% and the deduction on mean pulse: group I: 2.18 beat/minute; group II: 13.13 beat/minute. Affect on respiratory system was trivial in both groups. Other complications were not differ significantly (p<0.05) including: Nausea and vomit: group I: 2.22%; group II: 4.44%; Chill: group I: 2.22%; group II: 6.66%; Headache: group I: 4.44%; group II: 6.66%.
