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The aim of this study is to determine the minimal effective ropivacaine concentration required to provide adequate analgesic femoral nerve block in 90% of patients (MEAC90)
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropivacaine | Drug | all patients will receive femoral nerve block using same volume of ropivacaine but in different concentrations |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| effective analgesic femoral nerve block | postoperative pain. it will be assessed using numerical rating scale (NRS). NRS, 0 = no pain; 10 = worst pain imaginable; if NRS ≥ 3, pain (ineffective block) is considered, other wise a successful block will be considered. | in recovery unit (one hour after surgery) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
<18 y,
ASA physical class greater >III
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Healthpoint Hospital | Abu Dhabi | 112308 | United Arab Emirates |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010149 | Pain, Postoperative |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D010146 | Pain |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000077212 | Ropivacaine |
| ID | Term |
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| D000813 | Anilides |
| D000577 | Amides |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D000814 | Aniline Compounds |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D000588 |
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