Randomized Study Comparing Local/ MAC Anesthesia to General for 1-3 Level Lumbar Decompressions
Stanford University
Summary
Explore efficacy, complications, and other factors associated with anaesthetic choice- To evaluate the efficacy of local + MAC as an alternative anesthetic to general anesthesia and to analyze patients' outcomes and experiences.
Description
100 Patients ages 40-95 with lumbar stenosis to be decompressed are randomized to undergo the procedure with either general anesthesia or local anesthetic with MAC. Participants will be randomized to either group 1 General anesthesia or group 2 Local + MAC anesthetic group. Group 1: General Anesthesia: Medically induced unconsciousness that suppresses reflexes and requires intubation (a tube inserted through the mouth and into the airway) to assist in breathing. Group 2: Local + MAC: Local anesthetic (lidocaine) injected into the site of the incision/dissection with additional IV medication…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40–95 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with lumbar stenosis to be decompressed over 1-3 segments * Ages 40-95 * Appropriate for general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Planned significant nerve root retraction * Previous fusion operation * Unable to comply with follow up * Patients with daily morphine equivalents or more 100mg * Patients with a known hypersensitivity to propofol or any of DIPRIVAN Injectable Emulsion components. * Patients with allergies to eggs, egg products, soybeans or soy products.
Interventions
- DrugPropofol Injection
25mg Propofol administered by injection
- DrugLidocaine Hydrochloride, Injectable
Licocaine administered locally via injection.
Locations (2)
- Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine ClinicRedwood City, California
- Stanford Outpatient surgery centerRedwood City, California