The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine provides better hemodynamic stability and postoperative recovery compared with standard-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine in elderly patients undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypotension and bradycardia compared with standard-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine? * Does low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine improve postoperative recovery profile compared with standard-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine?
Researchers will compare elderly patients receiving low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine with those receiving standard-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine to determine whether a lower intrathecal dose improves cardiovascular stability and recovery without compromising the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia.
Participants will:
* Provide written informed consent before enrollment. * Undergo elective lower limb orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia. * Be randomly assigned to receive either low-dose or standard-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine. * Have their blood pressure, heart rate, and other vital signs monitored throughout the surgical procedure. * Be assessed for intraoperative hypotension and bradycardia according to predefined study criteria. * Be evaluated for postoperative recovery parameters, including motor recovery and readiness for postoperative recovery and mobilization.
The information obtained from this study may help identify a safer and more effective spinal anesthetic technique for elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
Male or female patients aged 65 years and above.
Patients scheduled for elective lower limb orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia.
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III.
Patients willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Refusal to participate in the study.
Contraindications to spinal anesthesia (e.g., infection at puncture site, coagulopathy, severe hypovolemia, raised intracranial pressure).
Known hypersensitivity or allergy to bupivacaine.
Severe valvular heart disease.