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Brief Title: Stellate Ganglion Blockade in COVID-19 Positive Patients
Official Title: Stellate Ganglion Blockade in COVID-19 Positive Patients
Study ID: NCT04445337
Brief Summary: This study will establish the safety and efficacy of using stellate ganglion blocks in patients with ARDS due to COVID-19 disease.
Detailed Description: The attending proceduralist will perform the SGB in the ICU. Nurse will provide patient monitoring and assistance during the procedure. Standard monitors and ACLS resuscitative equipment will be immediately available. A norepinephrine solution will be at bedside to treat potential hypotension associated with SGB. The SGB perineural catheter will be placed using standard sterile technique. Initial perineural bolus injection - clonidine 100 mcg, Decadron PF 5mg, and 0.25% bupivacaine 5 ml is delivered. An OnQ perineural infusion 0.2% bupivacaine will be initiated at 2ml/hr for 5 days. Acute pain service will discontinue infusion and remove the catheter after 5 days.
Minimum Age: 19 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States