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Effect of Two Different Plane Blocks on Post-thoracotomy Pain

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Serratus Anterior Plane Block
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Pain, Postoperative
Thoracotomy
Registration Number
NCT05083832
Lead Sponsor
Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Brief Summary

Thoracotomy is recognized as one of the most painful surgical procedures. This increases the frequency of postoperative pulmonary complications. Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) are more superficial, easier to perform, and less likely to have complications. In addition, ESPB and SAPB applications are increasing in patients who underwent thoracotomy and thoracoscopic surgery.

In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the effect of continuous ESPB and continuous SAPB via US-guidance on post-thoracotomy pain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 to 65 years old
  • ASA physical status I-II-III
  • BMI 18 to 30 kg/m2
  • Elective thoracotomy surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient refusing the procedure
  • Emergency surgery
  • History of chronic opioid or analgesic used

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain scores72 hours after surgery

Pain will be assessed at rest and while coughing using the visual analog scale on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Pain assessment will be done at 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 16th, 24th, 48th and 72nd hours after surgery.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Morphine consumption24 hours after surgery

Morphine consumption for 24 hours will be recorded

Side effects72 hours after surgery

Side effects, such as allergy to local anesthetics, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, itching, headache, and sweating will be recorded.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Atatürk Chest Disease and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital

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Kecioren, Ankara, Turkey

Ankara Atatürk Chest Disease and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
🇹🇷Kecioren, Ankara, Turkey

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