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Assessment of thoracic intertransverse process block using perfusion index

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diseases of the respiratory system
Registration Number
KCT0008508
Lead Sponsor
Chungnam National University Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 20 - 80 years
2. Elective unilateral lung resection under general anesthesia.
3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class: Class 1 to 3.
4. BMI: Body Mass Index between 18.5 kg/m2 and 35 kg/m2.
5. Planed for lateral position
6. Planed for unilateral thoracic wall nerve blockade for postoperative pain control

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of hypersensitivity reactions (allergies, etc.) to local anesthetics.
2. Infection or severe inflammation in the surgical site of the operated chest.
3. Anticipated significant pleural adhesions based on imaging and clinical findings.
4. Pregnancy.
5. History of previous intrathoracic surgery.
6. Limited peripheral oxygen saturation monitoring on both 2nd or 3rd fingers.
7. Pathophysiological conditions, such as arteriovenous fistula in the upper extremities, that may affect perfusion index on both sides.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
perfusion index
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
postoperative pain;blocked dermatome
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