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

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

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

Name	Time	Method
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.