musculoskeletal disorders in forearm and hand which require surgery
Conditions
Interventions
A and B:Ultrasound guided brachial plexus block. A = medial approach, B = lateral approach. Sensation to pinprick and motor function will be tested repeatedly after the block at 5-15 minutes intervals
Sponsors
Prof Karmakar at The Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of ASA physical status ?-?, who are aged between 20 to 70 years and scheduled to undergo elective forearm or hand surgery, unrelated to trauma, under brachial plexus block will be prospectively enrolled.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal, ASA physical status > ?, pregnancy, neuromuscular disorder, prior surgery in the infraclavicular fossa, coagulopathy, allergy to local anesthetic drugs, and skin infection at the site of needle insertion will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The sensory and motor function in the ipsilateral hand and forearm will also be evaluated by a blinded observer (research nurse) at regular intervals for 45 minutes (5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, and 45 min) after the infraclavicular BPB; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The occurance of paresthesia, abnormal sensation and motor weakness will be followed up at 48 hours and 1 week after the block.; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactManoj K Karmakar
Outcome results
None listed