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Evaluation of the Duration of Bupivacaine Spinal Block as the Primary Anesthetic for Orthopedic Procedures With and Without Epinephrine Wash
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Bupivacaine Only, EPI25, and 3 other interventions for Arthropathy of Hip and Arthropathy of Knee. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Bupivacaine spinal is commonly performed as the primary anesthetic for orthopedic procedures. In some cases the duration of the block is inadequate. An epinephrine wash is sometimes performed to prolong the duration of the block. The epinephrine wash may prolong the duration of the block, and if it does, to what extent?
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The bupivacaine only group will receive bupivacaine 0.5% 3cc plus sterile saline 0.1cc.
The EPI25 group will receive bupivacaine 0.5% 3cc, epinephrine 1:1000 0.025cc, and sterile saline 0.075cc.
The EPI50 group will receive bupivacaine 0.5% 3cc, epinephrine 1:1000 0.05cc, and sterile saline 0.05cc
The EPI75 group will receive bupivacaine 0.5% 3cc, epinephrine 1:1000 0.075cc, and sterile saline 0.025%.
The EPI100 group will receive bupivacaine 0.5% 3cc, and epinephrine 1:1000 0.1cc.