Continuous versus Intermittent Bolus Epidural Anaesthesia in Elderly Surgical Patients

Authors

  • XK Yin B. P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan
  • ZG Xiang B. P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan
  • A Prasai B. P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan
  • N Lamichhane B. P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.635

Abstract

A prospective study of 70 elderly conventionally continuously randomized patients was done to compare the
haemodynamic changes produced during continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus epidural anaesthesia.
The hemodynamic parameters (Blood pressure, Heart rate) were slightly changed in continuous infusion
group but there was no significant difference compared with baseline value (p>0.05). Whereas, In bolus
group, the hemodynamic parameters differed significantly compared with baseline values and the patients
in group I. So conclusion of better hemodynamic stability in continuous infusion epidural anaesthesia than
that in intermittent bolus epidural method in elderly is reached.

Key Words: Epidural anaesthesia, haemodynamic, intermittent bolus, continuous infusion.

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Published

2003-07-01

How to Cite

Yin, X., Xiang, Z., Prasai, A., & Lamichhane, N. (2003). Continuous versus Intermittent Bolus Epidural Anaesthesia in Elderly Surgical Patients. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 42(148). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.635

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Vol. 42 No. 148 (2003)

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Original Article

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