The aim of our study was to compare the effects of interscalene block alone and the combination of interscalene block and superficial cervical block on cerebral oxygenation, carotid artery diameter, intraoperative hemodynamics, laboratory parameters, clinical course and postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder surgery.
This study aimed to compare the effects of interscalene block alone and interscalene block combined with superficial cervical plexus block on cerebral oxygenation, carotid artery diameter, intraoperative hemodynamics, and postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder surgery. Peripheral nerve blocks, particularly interscalene block, are commonly used in shoulder surgery due to their superior analgesic efficacy. Cerebral oxygenation was assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), a non-invasive method that reflects regional tissue oxygenation. The effects of both block techniques on bilateral cerebral oxygenation and carotid artery diameter were evaluated using NIRS and ultrasonography, respectively
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
70
After sedating the patient with 2 mg midazolam, baseline values will be obtained, and an interscalene block will be performed under ultrasound guidance. Before the block, rSO2 values of both hemispheres of the brain and carotid artery diameter (at T1 and T5 times) will be measured and recorded using a NIRS probe at T2: 5 minute(min), T3: 10 min, T4: 15 min, and T5: 20 min. To assess the quality of the block, the sensory block will be evaluated at 20 minutes. The patient will be placed in a supine position, and after the first rSO2 value is obtained at T6, rSO2 values will be recorded at T7: 10 min, T8: 30 min, T9: 60 min, T10: surgical completion, and T11: 5 min postoperatively in the supine position. Bilateral carotid diameter(mm) will be measured at T6, T10, and T11. Before any postoperative analgesia is administered, the time of the patient's first pain and their need for analgesic will be recorded.
After sedating the patient with 2 mg midazolam, baseline values will be obtained, and a combined interscalene and superficial cervical block will be performed under ultrasound guidance. Before the block, rSO2 values of both hemispheres of the brain and carotid artery diameter(mm) (at T1 and T5 times) will be measured and recorded using a NIRS probe at T2: 5 minute, T3: 10 minute, T4: 15 minute, and T5: 20 minute. To assess the quality of the block, the sensory block will be evaluated at 20 minutes. The patient will be placed in a supine position, and after the first rSO2 value is obtained at T6, rSO2 values will be recorded at T7: 10 minute, T8: 30 minute, T9: 60 minute, T10: surgical completion, and T11: 5 minute postoperatively in the supine position. Bilateral carotid diameter(mm) will be measured at T6, T10, and T11. Before any postoperative analgesia is administered, the time of the patient's first pain, and their need for analgesic will be recorded.
Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital
Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGThe effect of regional anesthesia on cerebral oxygenation
We plan to investigate the effect of interscalene block or a combination of interscalene and superficial cervical block on oxygenation of both hemispheres of the brain using a NIRS probe.
Time frame: Before block; T1 After block; T2: 5. minute, T3: 10. minute, T4: 15 minute, T5: 20 minute / In the beach chair position; T6: 1. minute, T7: 10. minute, T8: 30. minute, T9: 60. minute, T10: surgical end, Postoperative supine; T11: 5. minute
The effect of regional anesthesia on carotid artery diameter
The diameter of the common carotid artery will be measured longitudinally in millimeters(mm) with the transverse probe of the ultrasound at specified times.
Time frame: Before block; T1 After block; T2: 5. minute, T3: 10. minute, T4: 15 minute, T5: 20 minute / In the beach chair position; T6: 1. minute, T7: 10. minute, T8: 30. minute, T9: 60. minute, T10: surgical end, Postoperative supine; T11: 5. minute
The effect of the two-block method on the duration of first postoperative analgesia requirement and opioid consumption
The patient will not receive routine analgesia postoperatively. The time(hour) of the first request for analgesia and the amount of opioid consumption within the first 24 postoperative hours will be evaluated.
Time frame: From the end of surgery until the first request for postoperative analgesia and the amount of opioid comsumption, assessed up to 24 hours postoperatively
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