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Research Paper | Anaesthesiology | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1361 - 1366 | India
Comparison of Changes in Blood Glucose Levels in Spinal versus General Anaesthesia in Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries
Abstract: The aim of the study was to carry out the comparative study of variations in blood glucose levels intra operatively in patients undergoing infraumbilical surgeries under Spinal Anaesthesia and General Anaesthesia by capillary blood glucose level. Objective: To compare intra operative blood glucose level in Spinal and General Anaesthesia. Methodology: Seventy two non diabetic patients (36 in each group) aged between 18-60 years belonging to ASA I and ASA II status were enrolled for this prospective comparative study. Capillary blood glucose was measured preoperatively, at 30 minutes post induction, at the end of surgery and 60 minutes post operatively in Spinal Anaesthesia and General Anaesthesia. For statistical analysis paired sample t-test was used for comparing mean of quantitative data. Difference was considered statistically significant if p < 0.05. Results: Blood sugar level was well controlled in patients receiving spinal anaesthesia. General anaesthesia produced more increase in blood sugar level compared to base line value which was statistically significant (P< 0.05) when compared with Spinal Anaesthesia group suggesting poor control of stress response during general anaesthesia. Conclusion: Based on capillary blood glucose level, spinal anaesthesia proved more effective in suppressing stress response as compared to general anaesthesia in elective surgical patients.
Keywords: Capillary blood glucose; general anaesthesia; spinal anaesthesia; stress response
How to Cite?: Dr. Varun N S, Dr. Santhosh M C B, Dr. Shivakumar G, "Comparison of Changes in Blood Glucose Levels in Spinal versus General Anaesthesia in Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1361-1366, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26421171104, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26421171104