Effect of Intrathecal Dexamethasone on Intra-operative Hemodynamics in Elderly Patients Undergoing Urologic Endoscopic Surgery

Abstract

Background: An adjuvant of local anesthetics (LA) with spinal anesthesia (SA) increases the SA length. Aim: This study investigates the impact of intrathecal addition of dexamethasone to bupivacaine on improving post-spinal anesthesia hypotension (PSAH) in elderly patients.