Effect of the Side of Interscalene Block on Bradycardia and Hypotension in Beach Chair Position

Larissa University Hospital50 enrolled

Overview

The Left interscalene block has a different effect on heart's autonomic nervous system, compared to Right interscalene block. This effect is evident on the occurrence of bradycardia and hypotension during shoulder surgery in the beach chair position

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Shoulder Surgery Beach Chair Position Interscalene Block Hypotension Bradycardia Autonomic Nervous System

Interventions

Left interscalene blockOTHER

Right interscalene blockOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsMax age: 80 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * elective shoulder surgery * Age 50- 80 years old * ASA II - IV Exclusion Criteria: * Coagulopathy disorders * Infection at the puncture site for the interscalene block * Neurological deficit on the side to be operated * Allergy to local anesthetics * Psychiatric disorders * Patient's refusal * Problems with patient communication * Failure of the interscalene block

Locations (1)

Larissa University Hospital

Larissa, Thessally, Greece

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Interscalene block and beach chair positioning

Effect of interscalene block on hypotension and bradycardia during beach chair positioning

Time frame: Intraoperatively

Central Contacts

Marina Simaioforidou, Medicine

CONTACT

00306972202573 msimaiof@otenet.gr

George Vretzakis, Medicine

CONTACT

00302413502952 gvretzakis@yahoo.com

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