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The Effect of Pre-incisional Anterior Scalp Block on Intraoperative Opioid Consumption in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy to Remove Tumor: A Prospective Randomized Controlled
Anterior scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine 20 ml. may reduce the intraoperative opioid consumption in neurosurgical patients who undergoing the supratentorial craniotomy compared to those who receive 0.9% normal saline solution (placebo).
Details
| Lead sponsor | Chiang Mai University |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 100 |
| Start date | 2013-03 |
| Completion | 2016-04 |
Conditions
- Brain Tumour
Interventions
- Scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine
- Scalp block with 0.9% normal saline
Primary outcomes
- Intraoperative opioid consumption — During the supratentorial craniotomy surgery
The overall intravenous fentanyl consumption (microgram/ kilogram) during the surgery. The decision to administer fentanyl is guided by the changes of blood pressure and/ or heart rate greater than 20% from baseline level.
Countries
Thailand