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Premixed vs Sequential Injections of Lidocaine and Bupivacaine for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block in Patients Undergoing Arteriovenous Fistula Creation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Premixed
Sequential
Lidocaine
Arteriovenous Fistula
Bupivacaine
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06570096
Lead Sponsor
Tanta University
Brief Summary

This study aims to compare premixed and sequential injections of lidocaine and bupivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus block in patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula creation.

Detailed Description

Hemodialysis is the common treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) condition which improves quality of life and survival rate for this group of patients. Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation is the vascular access technique that provides long-term vascular access for hemodialysis patients.

Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) is a widely accepted and effective technique for AVF creation procedures. It provides analgesia, sympathetic blockade, optimal surgical conditions, and adequate duration of postoperative block that prevents arterial spasm and graft thrombosis. It offers higher blood flow in the radial artery and arteriovenous fistula than is achieved with infiltration anesthesia.

Lipid-soluble local anesthetics (LA) such as ropivacaine and bupivacaine are generally more potent and have a significantly longer duration of action as well as a more prolonged onset of action compared to intermediate-potency drugs such as lignocaine, mepivacaine, and prilocaine. A combination of two LAs is often used in regional blocks to utilize the different clinical properties of the drugs to achieve a faster onset and longer block duration.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age from 18 to 65 years.
  • Both sexes.
  • American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status III.
  • Undergoing arteriovenous Fistula creation.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergy to local anesthetics.
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2.
  • Preoperative neurological deficit.
  • Neuromuscular disorder.
  • Psychiatric disorder.
  • Coagulation disorder.
  • Congestive heart failure.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Infection at the site of block.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Sequential Injections groupLidocaine 2% then bupivacaine 0.5%Patients will receive 10 ml of lidocaine 2% then 10 ml of bupivacaine 0.5% with a delay of 120s between injections.
Premixed Injections groupLidocaine 2% and bupivacaine 0.5%Patients will receive 20 ml of freshly prepared mixtures of 10 ml of lidocaine 2% and 10 ml of bupivacaine 0.5%
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of participants with a complete four-nerve sensory blockWith in 10 minutes intraoperatively

Percentage of participants with a complete four-nerve sensory block at 10 minutes will be recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time of onset of sensory blockIntraoperatively

Time of onset of sensory block is defined as time interval between end of local anesthetics injection and complete loss of sensation to pin prick in all four nerve distribution areas, and the duration of sensory block is defined as the time interval between onset of sensory block and reappearance of pinprick sensation in all four nerve distribution areas.

Degree of pain24 hours postoperatively

Degree of pain will be recorded using numeric rating scale (NRS) score. NRS (0 represents "no pain" while 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable"). It will be assessed every 2 hours for 6 hours then every 4 hours for 24 hours postoperatively.

Time of onset of motor blockIntraoperatively

Time of onset of motor block is defined as the time interval between the completion of local anesthetics injection and the inability of patient to move the elbow, wrist and fingers of the operating limb.

Time to the 1st rescue analgesia24 hours postoperatively

Time to the first request for the rescue analgesia (time from end of surgery to first dose of morphine administrated) will be recorded.

Incidence of adverse events24 hours postoperatively

Incidence of adverse events such as local anesthetics systemic toxicity, PONV, hypotension, pneumothorax, or any other complication will be recorded.

Degree of patient satisfaction24 hours postoperatively

Degree of patient satisfaction will be assessed on a 5-point Likert scale patient satisfaction (1, extremely dissatisfied; 2, unsatisfied; 3, neutral; 4, satisfied; 5, extremely satisfied)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tanta University

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Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt

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