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Levobupivacaine versus racemic bupivacaine: a comparative study on spinal anaesthesia in lower limb surgeries

Background This study aims to compare the anaesthetic potency of intrathecally administered levobupivacaine with racemic bupivacaine in lower limb surgeries.

Methods 60 adult cases ranging in age from 18 to 60 years with ASA Grade I and II, presenting for elective lower limb surgery were randomly allocated into two groups containing 30 cases each. Cases in Group L received 3ml of 0.5% levobupivacaine and those in Group R received 3ml of 0.5% levobupivacaine.

Results Cases in both groups showed similarity and no statistically significant differences were observed. Cardiovascular parameters were stable and similar between both groups.

Conclusions Levobupivacaine and racemic bupivacaine show equally effective potencies for spinal anaesthesia in lower limb surgeries.