RecruitingPhase 4NCT03230565

Continuous Infusions vs Scheduled Bolus Infusions

A Prospective Comparison of Pain and Analgesia in Patients With Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters Using Continuous Infusion or Scheduled Bolus Infusion


Sponsor

Stanford University

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of the study is to compare continuous infusions and scheduled bolus infusions for peripheral nerve blocks and their effect on post-surgical pain.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Adult patients presenting for nerve block catheters for post-operative analgesia
  • ASA physical status I, II, or III.

Exclusion Criteria7

  • Pregnancy
  • Incarceration
  • Age \<18
  • BMI \>35
  • Pre-operative opioid use \>30 mg morphine equivalents per day
  • Inability to communicate with investigators by telephone
  • Pre-existing neuropathy of the operative extremity.

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Interventions

DRUGRopivacaine

Patient will be given a continuous infusion of local anesthetic.

DRUGRopivacaine

Patient will be given a scheduled intermittent bolus of local anesthetic.


Locations(1)

Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States

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