This study will compare two different needles for interfascial blocks. All participants will execute the block on simulator with both needles. The participants will be randomized in two groups to choose the starting needle.
Interfascial blocks are an emerging field of anesthesia. They are executed injecting local anesthetics inside a fascia plane using a needle. Actually no evidence supports the use of a needle upon one other. Investigators would like to compare "Ultraplex 360®" (Braun) needle with " STIMUPLEX D SH, 30°"(Braun) while performing a Trasversus Abdominis Plane Block on BluePhantom simulator. Ultraplex 360® (Braun) has an innovative surface pattern and clear coating that could result in better ultrasound visualization and tip identification.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
70
This group will use as first needle the "ultraplex 360" (Braun)
This group will use as first needle the " STIMUPLEX D SH, 30°" (Braun)
University of Padova
Padova, Veneto, Italy
Time to correct block execution
Investigators will measure time needed to correctly perform the block in seconds. The chronometer will be started when the participant takes the ultrasound probe and will be stopped when 10 ml saline has been fully injected.
Time frame: baseline
Needle tip visualization
Procedure will be recorded as a clip in ultrasound machine. Investigators will evaluate the time(seconds) during the procedure with a clear tip visualization. This time will be divided per total procedure time.
Time frame: baseline
Participant Overall Satisfaction
Participants satisfaction with the needle will be evaluated on a 0 to 10 scale at the end of the procedure.
Time frame: baseline
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