Distal Upper Limb Surgeries
Conditions
Keywords
distal Upper Limb Surgeries Subcoracoid Tunnel Block Costoclavicular Block
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic outcomes (time to first analgesic request, total amount of analgesic consumption, and pain scores) following the ultrasound-guided subcoracoid tunnel block or costoclavicular block for elderly patients undergoing distal upper limb surgeries.
Interventions
The probe will be placed with its proximal end towards the mid-clavicular point and distal end with a marker towards the apex of the axilla. A medial tilt of the probe will demonstrate the posterior and medial cords, while a slight lateral tilt of the probe will demonstrate the lateral cord. The needle entry point at the distal end of the probe will be marked. By using the in-plane technique, the needle will be advanced from a caudal to cephalad direction. The probe will be tilted medially, and the needle will be advanced to position its tip above the posterior or medial cord. The probe will be tilted laterally. The needle tip will be repositioned above the lateral cord, and the LA will be injected
. The key anatomical structures will be identified under ultrasound: the pectoralis major muscle, subclavius muscle, and three brachial plexus cords (lateral, medial, and posterior) clustered tightly lateral to the axillary artery, along with the axillary artery and vein. The needle will be inserted by the in-plane technique from lateral to medial. The needle tip will be advanced through subcutaneous tissue and subclavius, aiming to land in the costoclavicular fascial plane between the cords, ideally between the lateral and posterior cords and superficial to the medial cord, without traversing neural structure by multipoint strategy, and local anesthesia will be injected.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients acceptance to share in the study. * Patients with ASA physical status I-II. * Patients with a body mass index (BMI): of 18.5-30 kg/m2. * Patients undergoing distal upper limb surgeries not more than 2 hours.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with a history of allergic reactions or contraindications to local anesthetics. * Patients with significant comorbidities (e.g., severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders). * Patients with respiratory insufficiency. * Patients with coagulation disorders or taking drugs affecting surgical hemostasis. * Patients with pre-existing neurological deficits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| the onset time of sensory block | 5 minutes after the block | the time interval between the end of total local anesthetic administration and complete sensory block |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| block performance time | time of performance of the block | — |
| 3. Time of first rescue analgesia(naluphine) | 24 hours postoperative | — |
| Pain intensity | basal, one, 2, 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, and 24 hours postoperative | 10-point NRS \[(0 = no pain, 10 = worst imaginable pain), 1-3: Mild pain (nagging, annoying, slightly interfering with activities of daily living (ADLs), 4 - 6: Moderate pain (significantly interfering with ADLs, 7 - 10: Severe pain (disabling, unable to perform ADLs)\] |
| patient's satisfaction | 24 hours postoperative | The patients will be asked to rate the overall degree of satisfaction of the analgesia by using a 5-points likert-like verbal scale (1 = very dissatisfied analgesia, 2 = dissatisfied analgesia, and 3 = neutral, 4=satisfied analgesia, and 5=very satisfied analgesia) |
| Incidence of block complications | first 24 hours postoperative | hematoma formation or paresthesia or local anesthetic systemic toxicity. |
Countries
Egypt