Effect of Epinephrine on Systemic Absorption of Mepivacaine in Uremic Patients
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of epinephrine on systemic absorption of
local anaesthetic mepivacaine administered for brachial plexus block in uremic patients
scheduled for creation or repair of an arteriovenous fistula. Furthermore, an impact of
epinephrine on the central circulation and peripheral tissue oxygenation will be evaluated.