Dexamethasone effect on the duration of interescalenic brachial plexus block guided by ultrasound for videoarthroscopic shoulder surgery

Phase 4

• Conditions: M75.1; E04.249; Rotator cuff syndrome. Shoulder joint. Elective Surgical Procedures; A02.835.583.748

• Registration Number: RBR-86mhm2
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-04-05
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

patients submitted to videoarthroscopy shoulder surgery

Exclusion Criteria

patients under 18 years old, previous history of allergy to any used medication in the procedure and diabetes (because of potential hyperglicemia)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The time duration will be analyzed sensory and motor block, Visual Analogic Scale of pain, as well as the presence of nausea or vomiting in the first 48 hours after surgery.<br><br>It is expected, as shown in other studies , that dexamethasone prolongs the blocking time , improve the referred pain and reduce the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting .

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
the use of rescue medications, the presence of nausea or vomiting in the first 48 hours after surgery.