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ArticleJournal of pain research2023

Effects of Hyperbaric and Isobaric Bupivacaine on Hemodynamic Profiles and Block Characteristics Among Parturients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aschalew Besha, Abebayehu Zemedkun, Muhiddin Tadesse, Seyoum Hailu, Addisu Mossie, Adanech Shiferaw, Dugo Angasa, Yayeh Adamu

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Aschalew BeshaDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Abebayehu ZemedkunDepartment of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-0871-1320
Muhiddin TadesseDepartment of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-6249-2790
Seyoum HailuDepartment of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-1349-6514
Addisu MossieDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-6145-0812
Adanech ShiferawDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.ORCID 0009-0001-8057-6936
Dugo AngasaDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Yayeh AdamuDepartment of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Dilla University · ETHawassa University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus. Bupivacaine is a widely recognized local anesthetic available in different baricity and it is frequently used for spinal anesthesia. The baricity of bupivacaine impacts hemodynamic profiles and block characteristics. Objective: To compare the effects of hyperbaric and isobaric bupivacaine on hemodynamic profiles and block characteristics among parturients undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia at Dilla University Referral Hospital. Methods: 64 pregnant mothers scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received a dose of 12.5 mg of isobaric bupivacaine (n = 32), Group B received a dose of 12.5 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine (n = 32). Prior to conducting the study, the necessary ethical approvals were obtained. For comparing numerical variables between the two groups, the independent Sample Results: The mean Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood pressure (DBP), and Mean Arterial Blood Pressure (MAP) showed significant decrement in the group receiving isobaric spinal anesthesia compared to those receiving hyperbaric bupivacaine. The decrement was observed from the 6th to 30th minute (p<0.05). Furthermore, the hyperbaric group had a faster onset time for achieving the maximum sensory block, with a median time of 3 (1) min compared to 4 (2) mins in the isobaric group (p<0.001). Conclusion and Recommendation: We conclude that hyperbaric bupivacaine provides stable intraoperative hemodynamic parameters and an earlier onset of block than isobaric bupivacaine. Therefore, we recommend clinicians to use hyperbaric bupivacaine for cesarean delivery.

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block characteristicscesarean sectionhemodynamicshyperbaric bupivacaineisobaric bupivacainespinal anesthesia

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