Evaluation of the Duration of Bupivacaine Spinal Block in Orthopedic Procedures With and Without Epinephrine Wash
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Bupivacaine spinal is commonly performed as the primary anesthetic for orthopedic procedures.
In some cases the duration of the block is inadequate. An epinephrine wash is sometimes
performed to prolong the duration of the block. The epinephrine wash may prolong the duration
of the block, and if it does, to what extent?