Ultrasound-Guided Costoclavicular Block in Patients With a BMI > 30

Mayo Clinic2 enrolled

Overview

The Researchers are trying to determine if Costoclavicular brachial plexus block (CCBPB) can be successfully performed in patients with a body mass index greater than thirty.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Surgery

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 18 to 80 years old, with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I to IV, undergoing elective hand or forearm surgery under a BPB will be enrolled for this study. Exclusion Criteria: Patient's refusal, American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status greater than IV, pregnancy, neuromuscular disease, prior surgery on the intraclavicular fossa, nerve injury or neurological disorders, bleeding tendency or evidence of coagulopathy, history of allergy to local anesthetic drugs, skin infection at the site of needle insertion, or contraindication to regional anesthesia.

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Success rate of costoclavicular brachial plexus block

Determine the success rate of the block in patients with body mass index greater than 30. Assess the effectiveness of the block by performing required assessments

Time frame: Within 45 minutes of completion of block placement

Secondary Outcomes

Identification of costoclavicular space

Describe how the costoclavicular space and its contents are easily identifiable in patients with a body mass index greater than 30. Identify the costoclavicular space by using ultrasound

Time frame: during placement of the block

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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