Smoking and ultrasound-guided arm block in hand surgery
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This study looks at whether smoking changes how quickly a numbing medicine works for arm and hand surgery, and how long the numbness lasts. It may help patients know what to expect from their anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery on your hand or forearm, either planned or urgent.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I or II by your anesthesiologist).
- You do not have severe obesity (body mass index over 40).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners (like vitamin K antagonists or heparin).
- You are not allergic to local numbing medicines.
- You do not have an infection where the needle will go in, or a nerve disease, and you are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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