Comparison of Recovery Outcomes Between Mepivacaine and Bupivacaine Spinal Anesthesia in Total Joint Arthroplasty

Introduction:

Rapid recovery and prompt discharge are vital for optimizing patient throughput and satisfaction in ambulatory surgery

Mepivacaine duration: ~1.5–2 hours,

Bupivacaine duration: ~2.5–4 hours

Quality Improvement initiative to assess whether transitioning from hyperbaric bupivacaine to mepivacaine for spinal anesthesia in total joint arthroplasty at UPMC Passavant improves post-operative recovery and patient satisfaction.