Title
Comparison of hyperbaric ropivacaine with hyperbaric bupivacaine in subarachnoid block
Authors
Anshumali Anshumali*
Affiliation
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Anshumali Anshumali - E - mail: dr.anshumalisinha@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received April 1, 2025; Revised April 30, 2025; Accepted April 30, 2025, Published April 30, 2025
Abstract
The efficacy and safety of hyperbaric ropivacaine with hyperbaric bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia for lower abdominal surgeries is of interest. Both agents produced reliable sensory and motor blocks; however, ropivacaine exhibited a slower onset, a less extensive sensory block and a faster regression compared to bupivacaine. The duration of the motor block was significantly shorter with ropivacaine. Hemodynamic changes and side effects were similar in both groups. Ropivacaine’s favorable recovery profile, including quicker micturition, suggests its potential for daycare surgery. However, the non-availability of a standard densitometer and the need for aseptic preparation of hyperbaric ropivacaine is the limitation.
Keywords
Bupivacaine, hemodynamics, ropivacaine, spinal anesthesia, sensory block.
Citation
Anshumali, Bioinformation 21(4): 642-646 (2025)
Edited by
Ritik Kashwani
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
