Spinal anesthesia dosing based on height for lower limb surgery
This trial compares two ways of giving spinal anesthesia for lower limb surgeries: one based on your height and one based on a standard dose. It aims to find which method is more effective and safer for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are physically healthy or have mild well-controlled conditions (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are scheduled for lower limb surgery.
- Your height is at least 150 cm (about 4 feet 11 inches).
- You are not allergic to the anesthetic drugs used.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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