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Interscalene Block Versus Upper Trunk Block in Shoulder Arthroscopy: Randomized Comparative Study of the Ease Between the Two Techniques Among Residents
The study compares between the success rate of interscalene block and upper trunk block performed by anesthesia trainee for intra and postoperative analgesia during shoulder arthroscopy. The duration of performing the block, guidance intervention by the consultant and block failure will be recorded.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Alexandria University |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | UNKNOWN |
| Enrolment | 120 |
| Start date | 2023-07-15 |
| Completion | 2024-01 |
Conditions
- Anesthesia, Local
- Shoulder Pain
Interventions
- Interscalene brachial plexus block combined with general anesthesia
- Upper trunk brachial plexus block combined with general anesthesia
Primary outcomes
- Success rate of upper trunk block and interscalene block — 30 minutes after block performance
Sensory and motor blockade will be assessed 30 minutes after block performance. Motor block will be evaluated by asking the patient to abduct his arm and will be graded on a three-points scale (2 = normal; 1 = weakness, and 0 = complete loss of power). Sensory block will be evaluated in the C4, C5, and C6 dermatomes and will be graded on a three-points scale (2 = normal; 1 = loss of sensation to pinprick; and 0 = loss of sensation to light touch). Block success will be defined as a sensory score of 0 within 30min
Countries
Egypt