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Background: Aim of current study was to assess the knowledge, attitude & practices of contraceptives among married women of reproductive age group. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on females between 18-49 years served as inclusion criteria, while unmarried females were excluded. The women interviewed were informed of the study and consent was taken. The participation was on voluntary basis. Questions regarding factors responsible for non use of contraception were also asked. Results: Out of 1000 women, 690 (69.00%) had knowledge about family planning. 61.00% knew about condom, followed by OCPs & other methods. Conclusions: Effort should be made to educate the public about the safety and convenience of modern, long term, reversible methods of contraception among both in health care professional and public. Keyword: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Contraception

Background: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy, onset and duration of sensory and motor blockade, occurrence of delirium reaction and other complications of Ketamine with Adrenaline given intrathecally. Methods: After informed and written consent, ASA Physical status I and II aged 18-60 years, of either sex randomly selected 100 Patients for elective lower abdominal surgeries were been enrolled after inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients with severe systemic disease metabolic disorders, neurological, congenital or cardiovascular diseases were excluded from this study. Results: In the present study the maximum level achieved ranged from T6-T10. The time taken to achieve maximum sensory blockade ranged from 2-8 minutes. There were no significant changes in mean systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure or pulse rate. Intra-operatively, nystagmus was seen in all patients. Sedation and delirium was seen in 72 patients and 2 patients respectively. Conclusion: We conclude that intra thecal ketamine with adrenaline produces a reliable anaesthesia, better operative conditions and patients comfort with minimal side effects in elective lower abdominal surgeries. Keywords: Anaesthesia,  Ketamine,  Adrenaline, Intrathecal.