Changes in Tissue Oxygenation Following Regional Anesthesia

Completed

Conditions studied: Anesthesia, Local

In brief

Adequate tissue oxygenation is required for effective white blood cell function and bactericidal activity. Decreased tissue oxygenation is a risk factor for perioperative wound infections. Regional anesthetic techniques result in a functional sympathetic block and may increase tissue oxygenation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in tissue oxygenation using a non-invasive Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device. The current study will evaluate changes in tissue oxygenation following regional anesthetic techniques (peripheral nerve blockade and neuraxial techniques such as caudal block) in pediatric patients). Regional anesthesia will induce a sympathetic blockade and improve tissue oxygenation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01418690

Run by

Nationwide Children's Hospital

People needed

29

Starts

2011-09-01

Expected to finish

2012-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-11-29

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients undergoing a surgical procedure who have consented to a regional block.

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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