THE ROLE OF SPINAL ANESTHESIA IN REDUCING BLOOD LOSS DURING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Introduction: Several studies have investigated the relationship between spinal anesthesia and 
blood loss in orthopedic surgery, but the results remain mixed. Some studies suggest that spinal 
anesthesia offers a superior advantage in terms of blood loss control, while others highlight that 
the reduction in blood loss is not statistically significant when compared to general anesthesia. 
spinal anesthesia has been shown to reduce stress responses to surgery, including the release of 
catecholamines and other hormones involved in blood coagulation and vascular tone.