Peribulbar block in adult, morbidly obese patients undergoing glaucoma surgery.. Glaucoma
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Glaucoma surgery patients ASA physical status I, II, or III Aged from 18 to 70 years Axial length 20-28 mm Body mass index 30-55 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulant drugs Previous allergy or adverse reaction to the used drugs Patients with conditions preventing them from lying flat or staying still during operation as skeletal problems, orthopneic patients, or those with uncontrolled tremors (as Parkinsonism)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The onset of globe akinesia. Timepoint: At 1, 3, and 5 min after the block. Method of measurement: The 3-point scale.;The onset of lid akinesia. Timepoint: At 1, 3, and 5 min after the block. Method of measurement: The 3-point scale.;The intraocular pressure. Timepoint: At baseline, 1, 3, and 5 minutes after local anesthesia. Method of measurement: Schiotz tonometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The duration of analgesia. Timepoint: At 1, 2, and 4 h postoperative. Method of measurement: The Visual Analogue Scale.;The duration of motor block. Timepoint: At 1, 2, and 4 h postoperative. Method of measurement: Clinical assessment of regaining full movement.;Patient satisfaction. Timepoint: Immediately after the block. Method of measurement: Asking the patient.;Surgeon satisfaction. Timepoint: Immediately after the block. Method of measurement: Asking the surgeon.;The vital data (heart rate, oxygen saturation, and non-invasive blood pressure). Timepoint: Every 5 minutes during the operation. Method of measurement: Electronic vital signs monitor. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Research Institute of Ophthalmology