Peripheral Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Post-spinal Hypotension in Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Surgeries

Peripheral Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Post-spinal Hypotension in Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Surgeries

This prospective observational study was carried out on a sample of 40 patients over a period of 6 months to asses the peripheral perfusion index as a Predictor for post spinal hypotension in patient undergoing lower limp surgeries.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients aging between 21-40 years of both sexes with average weight of 60-80 kg, and average height of 160-180.

  • Patients undergoing Elective Lower limb Surgeries under successful spinal anesthesia (duration of surgery 45-120 minutes).
  • ASA physical status classes I - II.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient's refusal of procedure or participation in the study.

  • ASA classes III or above. Coagulopathy and bleeding disorders.
  • Body mass index >40kg/m2
  • Contraindications to spinal anesthesia.
  • Hypersensitivity to the study medications.
  • Patients receiving vasoactive drugs.
  • Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
  • Duration more than 2hours.
  • Major bleeding.