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Erector spinae block vs. intercostal nerve block in thoracic trauma

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
nspecified injury of thorax (chest trauma).
Unspecified injury of thorax
S29.9XXA
Registration Number
IRCT20131226015941N9
Lead Sponsor
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
76
Inclusion Criteria

?All adult patients with thoracic trauma
initial pain score over 5 using numeric pain scale (0-10)

Exclusion Criteria

Distracting injuries
Altered mental status
Any contraindications to Lidocaine
Need for tube thoracostomy or thoracic surgery
Impaired pain perception (Neuropathies, etc.)
Large painful area (which can not be managed using intercostal nerve block)
Patient refusal to participate

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain score (using numeric rating scale) 20 minutes following the procedures. Timepoint: Twenty minutes following the procedures. Method of measurement: Asking the patient.;Pain score minutes following the procedures. Timepoint: Sixty minutes following the procedures. Method of measurement: Asking the patient.;Total fentanyl dose administered. Timepoint: Six hours following admission. Method of measurement: Physician order and Nurse report.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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