Status:
UNKNOWN
Continuous Spinal Anesthesia Versus Combined Spinal Epidural Block
Lead Sponsor:
Sao Jose do Rio Preto Medical School
Conditions:
Hip Fractures
Knee Arthroplasty
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In major orthopaedic surgery of the lower extremities both continuous spinal anesthesia (CSA) and combined spinal epidural anesthesia (CSE) are safe and reliable anaesthesia methods. Our results sugge...
Detailed Description
240 patients scheduled for hip, knee arthroplasty or fracture of the femur were randomly assigned to receive either CSA or CSE. Blocks were performed in the lateral position at L3-L4 interspace. Punct...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Fractures repair of femur, or arthroplasty of either knee or hip
Exclusion
- Hypovolemia
- Preexisting neurologic disease
- Coagulation disorders and/or administration of thromboprophylaxis less than eight hours before the start of surgery
- Infection at the puncture site
- Agitation or delirium and the presence of a urinary bladder catheter.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
240 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00616044
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2009
Last Update
February 15 2008
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SaoJoseRPU
São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 15015.000