Status:
WITHDRAWN
A Comparison of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulator Techniques for Nerve Localization in Regional Anesthesia
Lead Sponsor:
Ochsner Health System
Conditions:
Orthopedic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to compare ultrasound versus nerve stimulator techniques for nerve localization when performing peripheral nerve blocks. Specifically the investigators will be p...
Detailed Description
After obtaining informed consent, subjects will be randomized to either the ultrasound or nerve stimulator groups as the method for nerve localization prior to peripheral block placement.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical status I-III
- Arthroscopic knee surgery or Lower leg/foot surgery as well as shoulder arthroscopy
- Outpatient status
- Patient preference for a regional anesthetic
- Subjects should be capable of giving informed consent
Exclusion
- Allergy to:
- Local anesthetics
- Hydromorphone
- Propofol
- Midazolam
- Patient refusal
- Infection at the injection site
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01221415
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
October 1 2011
Last Update
April 27 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70121