Assessment of Spread of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Herlev Hospital20 enrolled

Overview

For the purpose of assessing the spread of the local anaesthetic after injecting it between abdominal muscles on both sides, the investigators will test if the patient can feel a change in the perception of cold and warm, as well as being pricked with a blunt needle. The investigators will also take several blood samples, together with routine samples, to measure the concentration of the local anesthetic in the blood.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Interventions

Ropivacaine 0,5%DRUG

Injection of ropivacaine 0,5% 20 ml bilaterally before surgery

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * undergo abdominal surgery, eligible for TAP block, over 18, BMI 20-40 Exclusion Criteria: * does not speak danish, does not consent, does not fulfill inclusion criteria

Locations (1)

Herlev University Hospital

Herlev, Denmark

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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