Health Condition 1: null- Patients with fractures of right upper limb who can undergo surgery comfortably under brachial plexus block
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Targeted Peritruncal Injection of Brachial plexus: The upper ,middle and lower trunks of the brachial plexus are visualised using Ultrasound and the local anaesthetic is deposited at ea
Sponsors
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients belonging to ASA I to III Posted for elective right sided upper limb orthopaedic procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a.Patients with h/o LA allergy b.Infection at the site of block c.Patients with h/o coagulopathies & anticoagulants use d.Pre-existing neurovascular deficit in the ipsilateral upper limb e.Pregnancy f.BMI >30 g.Patients with respiratory problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| i. Time to complete conduction blockade: Time interval between the block time (needle removal) and time to complete sensory and motor blockade in all 5 nerve territoriesTimepoint: Sensory and motor block - Every 5 minutes for first 30 minutes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to complete motor blockade: Time interval between the block time (needle removal) and time to the loss of motor power in all 5 territories. It will be assessed every 5 min till 30 minTimepoint: 30 minutes;Time to complete sensory blockade: Time interval between the block time (needle removal) and time to loss of cold sensation with ether soaked cotton in all 5-nerve territories. It will be assessed every 5 min till 30 minTimepoint: 30 minutes | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Charulatha
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed