Comparison of Midline and Paramedian Approach Technique of Spinal Anesthesia for Caesarean Section

Abstract

A comparative study was performed in 300 caesarean section patients to assess the advantage of midline and paramedian approach technique for spinal anesthesia. The patients were randomized into two groups to receive either midline or paramedian approach technique. This study found that spinal anesthesia was done successfully in every case. The number of attempts used to get successful blockade and the incidence of post spinal backache were significantly greater in midline than in paramedian group. The incidence of post spinal headache was not significantly different between these two groups.