Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Fascia Ilica compartment block: Injection of local anaesthetic into fascial plane below the inguinal region in an attempt to block the nerves of the lower limb to assess post operative
Sponsors
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Those undergoing surgeries involving the shaft of femur fratures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Refusal to give consent. 2. ASA grade 4 3. Allergy to LA 4.Patients with coagulopathy 5.Patient with neurological deficits and neuromuscular disease 6. Infections at the site of infection 7. Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of analgesia for a period of 24 hours post operatively.Timepoint: Duration of analgesia at time of injection and every 4 hours and injection of local anaesthetic till 24 hours | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. NRS score before block at rest 2. NRS score 10 minutes after block 3. NRS score on passive limb lifting after block 4. Duration of analgesia 5. Complications, if any. Timepoint: Pain scoring and complications will be noted every 4 hours after the injection of local anaesthetic for a 24 hour period | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactTina Mary Thomas
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed