Block characteristics of hyperbaric bupivacaine versus hyperbaric ropivacaine in lower segment cesarean section: A randomized experimental study

Introduction: Bupivacaine is used most commonly for spinal anesthesia, however the major concern longer duration and cardiotoxicity, that led us to find safe alternative with shorter duration. Hence, we compared routinely hyperbaric bupivacaine recently available ropivacaine in terms of block characteristics caesarean section (CS).Objective: To compare efficacy safety anesthesia elective CS primary outcome as onset sensory at T 10 level & secondary outcomes motor block, grading analgesia, hemodynamic changes side effects.Methodology: Eighty parturients ASA grade ІІ undergoing were allocated into two groups (n=40): group R (2 ml 0.75%) B 0.5%).Result: Though (group 3.40±0.63 min 4.13±0.79min) 5.28±0.82 7.10±0.84min) (p<0.001) significantly B, but analgesia was (p<0.001). Incidence effects (i.e. hypotension, nausea vomiting, shivering) comparable both groups.Conclusion: Ropivacaine can be preferred an cesarean because early recovery lesser effects.