Impact of Paresthesia on Postoperative Neurological Symptoms

Ankara City Hospital Bilkent120 enrolled

Overview

In this study, the effect of paresthesia occurring during the interscalene block procedure on the incidence of postoperative neurological symptoms will be investigated. Paresthesia is defined as an abnormal sensation described as "tingling, pinprick, severe pain, or an electric feeling in the arm." The status of postoperative neurological symptoms in patients at the end of the block's effective duration will be assessed through phone interviews, evaluating symptoms such as arm numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, pain, and weakness.

Our study includes patients aged 18-65 years with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II who undergo interscalene nerve block prior to arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia. All patients will be fasting according to standard protocol. During the preoperative period, patients' age, comorbidities, gender, body mass index (BMI), ASA scores, and preoperative Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) scores will be recorded. In the operating room, possible complications related to the block (paresthesia, Horner's syndrome, dyspnea, hoarseness) will be monitored in the preoperative area. During the intraoperative period, data such as pulse, blood pressure, infusion fluids, intraoperative remifentanil requirements, anesthesia duration, and surgical time will be recorded. In the postoperative period, postoperative pain status, block duration, postoperative nausea and vomiting, need for rescue analgesics and antiemetics, and QoR-15 scores on the first day will be assessed in the recovery room and ward. Additionally, postoperative neurological symptoms and QoR-15 scores will be followed via telephone on the 3rd, 7th, 10th, and 30th days after discharge. For patients developing postoperative pain, pain intensity will be evaluated using an 11-point numeric rating scale, where 0 indicates no symptoms and 10 represents maximum severity.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Conditions

Interscalene Block Postoperative Pain

Interventions

ParesthesiaOTHER

Patients experiencing paresthesia during the interscalene nerve block

No paresthesiaOTHER

Patients not experiencing paresthesia during the interscalene nerve block

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status I to II * Age range of 18-65 years * Patients planned for interscalene nerve block for analgesia prior to arthroscopic shoulder surgery in the beach chair position under general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * body mass index \>35 kg/m²) * history of drug use * Patient's refusal to participate in the study * Psychiatric disorders * Central nervous system diseases * Vestibular disorders * Presence of diabetes, neuropathy, and paralysis * Pregnancy * Open shoulder surgery * Allergy to local anesthetics * Coagulopathy * Severe thrombocytopenia * Infection at the puncture site * Pre-existing neuropathy in the limb to be operated on * Use of opioid and antiemetic medications before surgery * Use of dexamethasone * Lung disease * Low baseline oxygen saturation * Patients who cannot cooperate in the postoperative period (e.g., mental retardation, delirium, language acquisition deficiency, etc.)

Locations (1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Paresthesia incidence

Paresthesia is considered an abnormal sensation described as "tingling, pinprick, severe pain, or an electric feeling in the arm." When paresthesia occurs, the block procedure will be halted, and the needle will be redirected; local anesthetic will not be administered until the paresthesia resolves, and the occurrence of paresthesia will be recorded.

Time frame: Perioperative time

Secondary Outcomes

Incidence of postoperative neurological symptoms

the status of postoperative neurological symptoms will be assessed via telephone by a physician different from the one who performed the block. During the evaluation, symptoms such as arm numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, pain, and weakness will be considered. Those responding "yes" to any of these symptoms will be classified as patients experiencing postoperative neurological symptoms.

Time frame: 30 days

Postoperative pain

In the postoperative period, patients will be assessed for pain using a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at rest at 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 18 hours, and at both rest and during movement at 24 and 36 hours to record the highest pain scores. The NRS is a scale used for patients to express their pain levels, where 0 represents the absence of pain and 10 represents the most severe pain.

Time frame: 36 hours

Duration of block effectiveness

The time (in minutes) until the patient reports a significant increase in pain after the block

Time frame: 36 hours

Postoperative nausea and vomiting

Significant nausea, vomiting, and/or need for rescue antiemetics

Time frame: 36 hours

Rescue analgesic requirement

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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