Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study

Background: In this prospective, randomized, controlled observer-blinded study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of a single-operator technique called the Jedi Grip and a conventional technique requiring a double operator in ultrasound–guided axillary brachial plexus blocking. Methods: Ninety-two pa...

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Main Authors: Neslihan Keklik, İsmail Aytaç, Semih Başkan, Betül Güven Aytaç
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001421002979
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author Neslihan Keklik
İsmail Aytaç
Semih Başkan
Betül Güven Aytaç
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İsmail Aytaç
Semih Başkan
Betül Güven Aytaç
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description Background: In this prospective, randomized, controlled observer-blinded study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of a single-operator technique called the Jedi Grip and a conventional technique requiring a double operator in ultrasound–guided axillary brachial plexus blocking. Methods: Ninety-two patients (ASA I–II; aged 18–65 years old) who underwent elective hand, wrist and forearm surgery were randomly assigned to Group Conventional (C) or Group Jedi (J). In both groups, axillary plexus blockade was performed by applying 5 cc of a mixture of 10 cc of 0.5% bupivacaine and 10 cc of 2% prilocaine to the ulnar, radial, median, and musculocutaneous nerves. Parameters such as the performance time and number of needle passes were recorded during the procedure. Subsequently, a blinded observer evaluated and recorded parameters related to the blockade success. The main outcome variables were the performance time and success rate (surgical anesthesia). Results: The block performance time of the Jedi technique was slightly longer than that of the conventional technique (220 (50), 202 (78) s, respectively) (median (IQR); p = 0.05). No significant difference was found between groups in terms of blocking success; 9 (20%) from the conventional group and 3 (6.4%) from the Jedi group were unsuccessful (p = 0.053). No differences were found in terms of arterial puncture, and no other complications occurred in either group. The motor-sensory block onset and termination times and initial analgesia requirements were similar. Conclusion: The Jedi technique may be applied safely with similar block success and performance results as the conventional technique.
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spelling doaj.art-3a8deb95a27d44a292497323258beef52022-12-22T02:02:11ZengElsevierBrazilian Journal of Anesthesiology0104-00142022-05-01723372378Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded studyNeslihan Keklik0İsmail Aytaç1Semih Başkan2Betül Güven Aytaç3Afyonkarahisar Dinar State Hospital, Anesthesia Department, Afyonkarahisar, TurkeyAnkara City Hospital, Anesthesiology Department, Ankara, Turkey; Corresponding author.Ankara City Hospital, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Anesthesiology Department, Ankara, TurkeyAnkara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Obstetric and Gynecology State Hospital, Anesthesia Department, Ankara, TurkeyBackground: In this prospective, randomized, controlled observer-blinded study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of a single-operator technique called the Jedi Grip and a conventional technique requiring a double operator in ultrasound–guided axillary brachial plexus blocking. Methods: Ninety-two patients (ASA I–II; aged 18–65 years old) who underwent elective hand, wrist and forearm surgery were randomly assigned to Group Conventional (C) or Group Jedi (J). In both groups, axillary plexus blockade was performed by applying 5 cc of a mixture of 10 cc of 0.5% bupivacaine and 10 cc of 2% prilocaine to the ulnar, radial, median, and musculocutaneous nerves. Parameters such as the performance time and number of needle passes were recorded during the procedure. Subsequently, a blinded observer evaluated and recorded parameters related to the blockade success. The main outcome variables were the performance time and success rate (surgical anesthesia). Results: The block performance time of the Jedi technique was slightly longer than that of the conventional technique (220 (50), 202 (78) s, respectively) (median (IQR); p = 0.05). No significant difference was found between groups in terms of blocking success; 9 (20%) from the conventional group and 3 (6.4%) from the Jedi group were unsuccessful (p = 0.053). No differences were found in terms of arterial puncture, and no other complications occurred in either group. The motor-sensory block onset and termination times and initial analgesia requirements were similar. Conclusion: The Jedi technique may be applied safely with similar block success and performance results as the conventional technique.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001421002979Brachial plexus blockadeUltrasound, InterventionalAnesthesia, Regional
spellingShingle Neslihan Keklik
İsmail Aytaç
Semih Başkan
Betül Güven Aytaç
Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Brachial plexus blockade
Ultrasound, Interventional
Anesthesia, Regional
title Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study
title_full Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study
title_fullStr Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study
title_full_unstemmed Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study
title_short Is Jedi Grip efficient and effective in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocking? A prospective, randomized, observer-blinded study
title_sort is jedi grip efficient and effective in ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocking a prospective randomized observer blinded study
topic Brachial plexus blockade
Ultrasound, Interventional
Anesthesia, Regional
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001421002979
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