Complications and Adverse Effects in Continuous Peripheral Regional Anesthesia

The investigators prospectively document infectious, neurological, and other complications or adverse events occurring during peripheral regional anesthesia via a catheter using computer-based data recording.

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Key information

Conditions

Infection Adverse Effects Infections Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

1 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

BG Unfallklinik

Murnau am Staffelsee, Bavaria, 82418, Germany

About this study

Perineural blocks with catheter placement are more and more frequently used. Few data dealing with infectious complications of perineural catheters exist. We assess incidence and localization of infectious complications of perineural catheters by means of computerized data acquisition. We prospectively evaluate perineural catheters placed at different sites for regional anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. The catheters were placed under standardized sterile conditions by using the nerve stimulator technique. Local inflammation is defined as the presence of at least two of the three signs: redness, pain on pressure or swelling. Infection is defined as the presence of at least two of the following criteria: pus at the catheter insertion site, fever, increased CRP and/or leukocytes requiring antibiotic therapy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients receiving perineural blocks via catheter

Exclusion criteria

None

Treatment and study plan

perineural block (anesthesia)

Procedure

continuous peripheral regional anesthesia ropivacaine 0.33% for 3 to 5 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rechbergklinik Bretten

Other

Collaborators

BG Unfallklinik Murnau

Registry information

Official study title

Complications and Adverse Effects in Continuous Peripheral Regional Anesthesia Results of Investigations on 3,491 Catheters

Important dates

Study start: 2002
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Nov 10, 2005
Registry last updated: Oct 1, 2009

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