Evaluation of Efficacy of Lumbar Plexus Bloc After Hip Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2002-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Compare lumbar plexus block with ropivacaine 0.475%, 0.4 ml/kg to saline. Each group
randomized, includes 30 patients. block performed preoperatively Surgery under general
anesthesia. Postoperative evaluation of pain (VAS) as first endpoint, and also morphine
consumption via PCA device. Follow-up : 24h.
Expectation : sizeable reduction of pain with block, of duration.