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Evaluation of Lumbar Plexus Block Success With Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Nerve Block
Lumbar Plexus
Interventions
Device: Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Registration Number
NCT06126133
Lead Sponsor
Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Education and Research Hospital
Brief Summary

Tests such as the pin-prick test, cold application or the Bromage scale are currently used to measure the success of nerve blocks and are considered subjective assessments as they require verbal consent from the patient.

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) measures the differential absorption and reflection of near infrared light transmitted by human tissues, providing a tissue-oxygen saturation index. Modern NIRS-based instruments use multiple detectors to filter spectroscopy data from skin structures to detect subcutaneous tissue oxygenation.

Successful regional anesthesia results in decreased sympathetic activity within the distribution of blocked nerves. Regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) has been shown to increase in innervated areas after sympathetic block.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study was to show whether the success of lumbar plexus block applied in lower extremity orthopedic surgeries can be evaluated by Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), which is used to measure tissue oxygenation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18-90 years old
  • femoral neck fracture,
  • femoral shaft fracture,
  • hip replacement surgery
  • who will undergo velumbar plexus block will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • BMI>40 kg/m2
  • infection in the block area
  • peripheral neuropathy,
  • hemoglobinopathy
  • peripheral vascular disease
  • allergy to local anesthetics
  • patients with contraindications for lumbar plexus block

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Near İnfrared Spektroskopi (NIRS)Near Infrared SpectroscopyPeripheral oxygen saturation to be measured with NIRS device
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
rso240 minutes

The regional oxymetry probe will be placed in the the quandriceps femoris muscle, one on the extremity to be operated on and the other on the opposite lower extremity.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
blood pressure values40 minutes

systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure values will be recorded non-invasively in mmhg.

sensory block level40 minutes

The sensory block level will be realised by cold testing at 10 minute intervals after applying the block.

so240 minutes

fingertip SO2 measured by pulse oximetry

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