A Comparison Between Continuous Versus Intermittent Bolus Infusion of Paravertebral Blocks for Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Thoracic Diseases
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Opioid consumption 24 hours postoperatively
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The researchers are trying to determine pain medication consumption in the first 24 hours after surgery in patients given the standard continuous infusion of local anesthetic versus patients given the same total dose via programmed intermittent dosing. Both groups will receive the option of patient controlled pain medication as well as the same dose of pre-programmed pain medication. The only difference is the rate of administration: continuous vs. hourly intervals.
Investigators
Elird Bojaxhi, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Documentation of planned thoracic surgery for which a paravertebral catheter is indicated based on surgeon request as well as appropriateness of location of surgical site.
- •Ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pregnancy.
- •Coagulopathy at time of evaluation or surgery.
- •Infection at the site of needle insertion.
- •Allergy to local anesthetic.
- •Patient refusal.
- •Chronic opioid use
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Opioid consumption 24 hours postoperatively
Time Frame: first 24 hours postoperatively
morphine equivalents of opioids in mg will be obtained from medical record
Secondary Outcomes
- Opioid consumption 48 hours postoperatively(first 48 hours postoperatively)