Key result
The parturients' spinal column length showed no correlation with the highest level of sensory blockade achieved after spinal anaesthesia (R = 0.11).
Why the study?
Does spinal column length correlate with the highest level of sensory blockade after spinal anaesthesia in term parturients?
Observational (n=60)
Does spinal column length correlate with the highest level of sensory blockade after spinal anaesthesia in term parturients?
Effect estimate: R = 0.11
Spinal column length does not correlate with the highest level of sensory blockade achieved with subarachnoid hyperbaric bupivacaine in term parturients.
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No correlation supports fixed dosing independent of spinal length in term parturients; leaves open need for larger trials to guide practice.
Raha et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Term parturients scheduled for elective lower segment Caesarean sections (n=60). Spinal column length was evaluated on Highest level of sensory blockade after spinal anaesthesia (R = 0.11). The parturients' spinal column length showed no correlation with the highest level of sensory blockade achieved after spinal anaesthesia (R = 0.11).
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