2% plain xylocaine for subarachnoid or spinal anaesthesia

56 males and 14 females undergoing various lower abdominal and lower limb surgery were given Spinal Anaesthesia using 2% Plain Xylocaine. The different volumes used were 3.0ml, 3.5ml and 4.0ml. The levels of analgesia achieved were adequate for the surgery. There was no significant difference between the 3 volumes in the mean levels of analgesia obtained and the mean duration of sensory and motor blockade. This study has confirmed the usefulness of 2% Plain Xylocaine in Spinal Anaesthesia.