MEV 90 of 0.5% Ropivacaine In Infraclavicular Blocks
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2020-06-01
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Summary
Nerve blocks are routinely performed perioperatively to provide anesthesia and analgesia for
various surgical procedures on the upper limb. These blocks are performed with the aid of an
ultrasound machine to improve the success rate. Below the clavicle approach to these nerves
is used for surgeries below the elbow, forearm and hand efficiently.
Ultrasound guidance for such blocks allows direct visualisation of the needle and the spread
of the freezing medication (local anesthetic) in real-time therefore reducing complications
and improving success rates of blocks. It may be possible that a smaller volume of local
anesthetic in this setting may allow effective anesthesia while lowering the adverse effects.
The aim of this study is to find out the lowest volume of the local anesthetic that will be
effective in blocking the nerves adequately.