Complications and Adverse Effects in Continuous Peripheral Regional Anesthesia

Inflammation Clinical Trial

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

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Clinical Trial Description

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. ;

Study Design

Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Adverse Effects
• Infection
• Inflammation

• NCT number: NCT00251654
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Rechbergklinik Bretten
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: January 2002
• Completion date: December 2008