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Primary aim:
1. To compare the nerve stimulation vs. anatomic techniques of paravertebral block of T11-L1 in providing surgical anesthesia for patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
Secondary aims:
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve Stimulation | Other | Use of nerve stimulator for placement of PVB nerve block |
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| Anatomic landmarks | Other | Use of anatomic landmarks for placement of PVB block |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVB using nerve stimulation | Procedure | 5ml of 1% ropivacaine injected incrementally |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Successful full block at T11-L1 | Every 10 minutes until full block achieved |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Steven R. Clendenen, M.D. | Mayo Clinic | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville | Florida | 32216 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006552 | Hernia, Inguinal |
| ID | Term |
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| D046449 | Hernia, Abdominal |
| D006547 | Hernia |
| D020763 | Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| PVB using anatomic landmarks |
| Procedure |
5ml of 1% ropivacaine injected incrementally |
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