Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Drug intervention: Group L- a single injection of 20ml of 0.5% levobupivacine under ultrasound guidance given as a peripheral nerve block with a duration of action up to 6 to 8 hours
Co
Sponsors
Dr Diksha Dmello
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years ASA physical status 1 and 2 and 3 Voluntary participation in the trial Surgeries for upper limb below mid shaft of humerus under brachial plexus block
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Refusal to participate Local anesthetic allergy Infection at block site Prior infraclavicular fossa surgery Bleeding or evidence of coagulopathy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the mean duration of sensory block between the two groups Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 , 12 hours post operatively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| onset of sensory blockTimepoint: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 mins after injection;onset of motor blockTimepoint: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes after injection;Duration of motor blockTimepoint: from time of injection to 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours post operatively or upto motor block receeding.;time to first analgesic requirementTimepoint: to be assessed at 2,4,6,8,10 & 12 hours post operatively for pain;Incidence of block failureTimepoint: assessed at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 up to 30 mins after injection | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Diksha Dmello
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Outcome results
None listed