Effect of Epinephrine on Systemic Absorption of Mepivacaine in Uremic Patients

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.

Timeline

Start

2012-09

Primary completion

2014-09

Completion

2014-09

Publications

• Background McEllistrem RF, Schell J, O'Malley K, O'Toole D, Cunningham AJ. Interscalene brachial plexus blockade with lidocaine in chronic renal failure--a pharmacokinetic study. Can J Anaesth. 1989 Jan;36(1):59-63. doi: 10.1007/BF03010889.
• Background Norio K, Makisalo H, Isoniemi H, Groop PH, Pere P, Lindgren L. Are diabetic patients in danger at renal transplantation? An invasive perioperative study. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2000 Dec;17(12):729-36. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2346.2000.00760.x.
• Background Niemi G. Advantages and disadvantages of adrenaline in regional anaesthesia. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2005 Jun;19(2):229-45. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2004.12.004.
• Background Rosenberg PH, Veering BT, Urmey WF. Maximum recommended doses of local anesthetics: a multifactorial concept. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2004 Nov-Dec;29(6):564-75; discussion 524. doi: 10.1016/j.rapm.2004.08.003.

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