Why the study?
Does intrathecal neostigmine added to bupivacaine prolong postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing infraumbilical surgeries?
Population
60 patients (ASA I and II status, aged 18 to 60 years) undergoing infraumbilical surgeries
Comparison
Intrathecal preservative-free neostigmine 50 µg… vs Intrathecal 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine 3 mL alone
Design
RCT, randomised, double blinded
Authors
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Offers a low-dose intrathecal adjunct to extend postoperative pain control; confirms the.
Does intrathecal neostigmine added to bupivacaine prolong postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing infraumbilical surgeries?
Adding 50 µg of intrathecal neostigmine to hyperbaric bupivacaine significantly prolongs postoperative analgesia for infraumbilical surgeries.
Sankararao et al. (2017) studied this question.
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