2% plain xylocaine for subarachnoid or spinal anaesthesia.
56 males and 14 females undergoing various lower abdominal and lower limb surgery were given Spinal Anaesthesia using 2% Plain Xylocaine. The different volumes used were 3.0ml, 3.5ml and 4.0ml. The levels of analgesia achieved were adequate for the surgery. There was no significant difference between the 3 volumes in the mean levels of analgesia obtained and the mean duration of sensory and motor blockade. This study has confirmed the usefulness of 2% Plain Xylocaine in Spinal Anaesthesia.
Department of Anaesthesia, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra.
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000698:Analgesia; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D008012:Lidocaine