Complications and Adverse Effects in Continuous Peripheral Regional Anesthesia

Completed

• Conditions: Infection; Inflammation; Adverse Effects

• Registration Number: NCT00251654
• Lead Sponsor: Rechbergklinik Bretten

Brief Summary

The investigators prospectively document infectious, neurological, and other complications or adverse events occurring during peripheral regional anesthesia via a catheter using computer-based data recording.

Detailed Description

Perineural blocks with catheter placement are more and more frequently used. Few data dealing with infectious complications of perineural catheters exist. We assess incidence and localization of infectious complications of perineural catheters by means of computerized data acquisition. We prospectively evaluate perineural catheters placed at different sites for regional anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. The catheters were placed under standardized sterile conditions by using the nerve stimulator technique. Local inflammation is defined as the presence of at least two of the three signs: redness, pain on pressure or swelling. Infection is defined as the presence of at least two of the following criteria: pus at the catheter insertion site, fever, increased CRP and/or leukocytes requiring antibiotic therapy.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-01
• Study First Submitted: 2005-11-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-11-09
• Study First Posted: 2005-11-10
• Primary Completion: 2008-12
• Study Completion: 2008-12
• Status Verified: 2009-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 2009-10-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 9000

Inclusion Criteria

• All patients receiving perineural blocks via catheter

Exclusion criteria:

• None

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

BG Unfallklinik; 🇩🇪 Murnau, Bayern, Germany