Perfusion Index (PI) and Pleth Variability Index (PVI) in Patients With Interscalene Blocks in Orthopedic Surgery (PI-PVI)

September 6, 2011 updated by: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

An Evaluation of PI and PVI (Masimo) in Patients With Interscalene Blocks in Orthopedic Surgery

The purpose of this study is to:

  1. To describe effects of interscalene nerve blocks on perfusion index (PI) and pleth variability index (PVI) (Radical 7, Masimo Cooperation, Irvine, CA) before and after induction of general anesthesia.
  2. To compare effects of fluid-bolusing on PI and PVI of the anesthetized and non-anesthetized limb.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

    • Rheinland-Pfalz
      • Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, 55131
        • Department of Anesthesiology, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients scheduled for surgery of the shoulder and the upper arm.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients scheduled for shoulder or upper arm surgery
  • ASA 1-3
  • written informed consent
  • approval from the local ethics committee

Exclusion Criteria:

  • arrhythmia
  • patients suffering from severe vascular disease, coronary artery (CCS IV) disease
  • anaemia (haemoglobin < 7mg/dl)
  • patients in whom a tidal volume of 8ml/kg cannot be delivered safely

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 5, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 6, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

July 7, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AS_001

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