A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TWO REGIMES OF OXYTOCIN USAGE DURING THE TIME OF ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTION THROUGH SPINAL ANESTHESIA

Objective: The study focused on the comparison of hypotension frequency within oxytocin infusion in elective cesarean section versus intravenous stat bolus oxytocin under spinal anaesthesia. Methods: The study held at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore from October 2017 to July 2018. Approvals were obtained from the ethical committee of the hospital. A total number of 160 participants fulfilling inclusion criteria were registered for participation in the research study. Informed consent was obtained from all patients and demographical data was noted. The patients were categorized into 2 groups as Group A and B. Group A was treated with bolus oxytocin and Group B was treated with oxytocin intravenous infusion. The collected data analysis and entry was made by using SPSS. Results: The average age in Group A with bolus group was (28 +/- 6.35) years and within Group B with oxytocin intravenous was (30 +/- 7.24) years. The ASA type I and type II was completed among 81 cases and 79 cases respectively. A number of 41 patients (25.63%) were found with hypotension. A Statistically significant difference was observed among both study groups i.e. P-Value=0.045. Conclusion: Group A with Bolus Oxytocin displayed significantly lesser hypotension occurrence as compared to Group B with oxytocin infusion within the elective cesarean section through spinal anaesthesia.