To Assess IVC Collapsibility Index before Spinal Anaesthesia to Predict Fluid Responsiveness

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to assess IVC diameter and IVC collapsibility index before spinal anaesthesia. Patient were divided into either of two study groups of minimum 40 patients each. All patients fasted for 6 hours before surgery, patients were shifted to operation theatre and base line parameters like Heart Rate (HR), Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Respiratory Rate (RR), Peripheral Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) and electrocardiography (ECG) recorded and an intravenous access achieved (using 18G intracath) in all patients.