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Further studies are needed to establish the effects of WALANT in performing most common hand surgeries, in relation to its clinical outcomes and intraoperative blood loss. Therefore, this study aims to identify the best interval time to perform elective hand surgeries using WALANT technique, document clinical outcomes and identify potential complications
To propose the optimal time delay from the injection to skin incision for most WALANT surgeries of the hand or wrist by analyzing not only intraoperative blood loss, but also postoperative pain scores and complication rates
To determine if there is a difference between performing the WALANT technique with a waiting interval of 7 minutes as compared to 30 minutes prior to incision in relation to blood loss, pain scores, and complications.
Initiate the use of WALANT technique and its application in practice of Orthopaedic Residents in East Avenue Medical Center
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 minutes group | Active Comparator | surgeries performed with this group would wait 7 minutes after lidocaine+epinephrine injection prior to skin incision |
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| 30 minutes group | Active Comparator | surgeries performed with this group would wait 30 minutes after lidocaine+epinephrine injection prior to skin incision |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALANT Technique | Other | A technique commonly used in hand surgeries where the combination of lidocaine and epinephrine is used for local blood control, thus performing the procedure without a tourniquet |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| VRS Score | Verbal Rating Scale
| 24 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Loss | Blood loss estimation using Gauze Visual Analogue Scale by Algadiem et.al. | 24 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Complications | Complications which may occur during the course of treatment and subsequent follow up of the patients which includes: wound complications, infection, stiffness, pain | 24 weeks |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Mamer S. Rosario, MD | East Avenue Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Avenue Medical Center; Department of Orthopedics | Quezon City | Philippines |
Patient DATA will remain anonymous during the study and to be coded. Outcome measures for all participants will be documented
August 2020
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