A Comparison of Peripheral Nerve Catheter Securement Techniques at the Insertion Site in Healthy Volunteers
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
- Sponsor
- Duke University
- Enrollment
- 6
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Force required to dislodge catheter by 1 centimeter
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Continuous peripheral nerve block catheters are used for prolonged analgesia, but are often associated with complications such as catheter failure or dislodgement. This is a single center, prospective study to compare peripheral nerve catheter securement techniques at the insertion site in healthy volunteers.
Detailed Description
This study will involve the placement of subcutaneous peripheral nerve catheters in healthy volunteers utilizing 6 different securement techniques. The primary outcome is the force required to dislodge the peripheral nerve catheter by 1 centimeter as measured by a dynamometer in Newtons. The secondary endpoint will be the force required to disrupt the catheter dressing.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 18-85 years
- •American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I-II
- •BMI 18-30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
- •Inability to cooperate with or understand protocol
- •Inability to understand or speak English
- •Allergy to adhesive or tape
- •Local infection in lower extremities
- •Neurologic deficit or disorder
- •Anticoagulation
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Force required to dislodge catheter by 1 centimeter
Time Frame: 1 study day
This force will be measured using a dynamometer in Newtons
Secondary Outcomes
- Force required to disrupt catheter dressing(1 study day)