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ULTRASOUND GUIDED SUPRACLAVICULAR AND INFRACLAVICULAR BLOCKS FOR HAND AND FOREARM SURGERIES: A COMPARISON

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Other specified injuries of wrist,hand and finger(s), (2) ICD-10 Condition: S52||Fracture of forearm,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/07/055701
Lead Sponsor
Silchar medical college and hospital
Brief Summary

Regional nerve block is a technique used to provide anesthesia for upper extremities surgeries, such as arm, forearm, and hand. It reduces the adverse effects of anesthetic drugs during general anesthesia and laryngoscopic stress response. Techniques for correct placement include eliciting paresthesia, peripheral nerve stimulator, and ultrasound guidance. A well-conducted regional anesthetic technique offers advantages over general anesthesia, such as maintaining awareness, avoiding polypharmacy, better hemodynamic stability, and excellent post-operative analgesia.



Supraclavicular and infraclavicular blocks are popular techniques for upper limb surgeries, with the supraclavicular brachial plexus block being a popular choice due to its quick onset and high success rate. However, it has higher complications like inadvertent vascular injections, pneumothorax, phrenic nerve palsy, and Horner’s syndrome.



Ultrasonography has rekindled interest in infraclavicular blocks, targeting the branches of the brachial plexus that innervate the arm, forearm, and hand. Infraclavicular blocks have fewer complications with ultrasound, are less invasive, and have a lower risk of complications. However, the plexus is deeper and the angle of approach is more acute, making synchronized visualization challenging for inexperienced hands and obese patients.



Although both supraclavicular and infraclavicular blocks can be used for upper limb surgeries, anesthesiologists often prefer supraclavicular over infraclavicular blocks due to technical difficulties and increased complications. Understanding the brachial plexus’s anatomy is essential for proper localization during regional anesthesia techniques. Ultrasonography has made it a valuable adjunct in peripheral nerve blocks, offering advantages such as direct visualization of nerves and surrounding anatomy, continuous monitoring of needle tip and drug spread, and predicted speedier and safer infraclavicular blocks with ultrasound guidance.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA grade 1 or 2.
  • Elective hand and forearm surgeries.
  • Patients of either sex aged eighteen to sixty years.
  • Total body weight between forty-five to seventy five kgs .
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergy to local anaesthetics.
  • Patients with chest deformity & clavicle fracture.
  • Patients with significant pulmonary pathology.
  • Patients with coagulopathies.
  • Pre-existing motor and sensory deficit in the operative limb Active infection at the site of the injection.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Onset of sensory block & motor blockOnset of sensory block, motor block will be calculated at baseline at 0 mins, at 5 mins, 10mins, 15mins, at 20mins and at 30 mins.
Time of achieving complete sensory & motor block.Onset of sensory block, motor block will be calculated at baseline at 0 mins, at 5 mins, 10mins, 15mins, at 20mins and at 30 mins.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time taken to visualize & identify anatomy of the structures(of the area of interest) under USG guidanceto evaluate the block performance time as well as adverse occurrences including pneumothorax, Horners syndrome, and inadvertent vascular puncture

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Silchar medical college

🇮🇳

Cachar, ASSAM, India

Silchar medical college
🇮🇳Cachar, ASSAM, India
Dr Deepannita Sutradhar
Principal investigator
7002209146
dipanitasutradhar@gmail.com

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