Regional Anesthesia EMG Study

The EMG monitor uses non-invasive surface electrodes that measures electrical activity in response to muscle stimulation. After all electrodes have been placed on the patient, the electrodes will be connected to a prototype non-significant risk device (NSR) BlockSynop surface electromyography device and monitoring of sEMG signal will begin. The device is a non-invasive and non-significant risk device.

Clonidine is an alpha-2-agonist which is commonly used as an adjunct in spinal anesthesia and caudal anesthesia to improve both the quality and duration of blockade.

5.3. Sevoflurane is FDA approved for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults and pediatric patients.