Comparison of 2 different types of block, blocking the nerves of upper limb in upper limb surgeries

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Medical and Surgical,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/09/036176
• Lead Sponsor: Armed Forces Medical College

Brief Summary

Brachial Plexus block has been widely used for upper limb surgeries. Brachial plexus block offers many advantages over general anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries such as sympathetic block, better post operative analgesia and fewer side effects. The supraclavicular block is one of the several techniques used to accomplish anaesthesia of the brachial plexus. The block is performed at the level of the brachial plexus trunks where majority of sensory, motor and sympathetic innervation of the upper extremity is carried in just three nerve structures confined to a very small surface area. The introduction of the ultrasonography has rekindled the interest in infraclavicular block. The main advantage of infraclavicular block is the fewer incidences of complications with ultrasound.

Although both supraclavicular and infraclavicular blocks can be utilised for upper limb surgeries, anaesthesiologist often have an inclination for supraclavicular over infraclavicular block because of the technical difficulty and increased complications with the blind approach in the later.

In present study, we aim to find, if there is any significant difference in block performance time, block characteristics, quality of block, patient’s satisfaction and complications between infraclavicular and supraclavicular technique for brachial plexus block.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-07-09
• Last Update Posted: 2021-08-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing surgery on upper limb under Brachial Plexus Block in ASA status I and II.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy Patient refusal to give consent Chest Deformity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare the Block performance time and success rate of supraclavicular and infraclavicular approaches to brachial plexus block	From 0 minute till completion of surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare the onset of sensory and motor blockade, patients satisfaction and complications associated with each approach.	From 0 minute till completion of surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

New Command Hospital Southern command; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

New Command Hospital Southern command

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Shubham Singh

Principal investigator

08697213792

shubhamsingh077@gmail.com