Effect of Prilocaine vs Bupivacaine on Hemodynamics in Spinal Anesthesia for Geriatric Patients

Comparison Between the Effect of Prilocaine vs Bupivacaine on Hemodynamics in Spinal Anesthesia for Geriatric Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Urological Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Data comparing prilocaine vs bupivacaine in equipotent doses in the elderly are lacking; therefore, the study will compare the effect of prilocaine vs bupivacaine on hemodynamics in spinal anesthesia for geriatric patients undergoing endoscopic urological surgeries

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 65 years old and above.
• Both genders.
• Patients scheduled to undergo endoscopic urological surgeries.
• ASA I and II class.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal.
• Known local anesthetic (LA) allergy.
• Bleeding disorders.
• Skin lesions or infections at site of needle insertion.
• Hypertensive patients.
• Patients candidate for transurethral resection of the prostate
• ASA III and VI class