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Effect of Quadratus Lumborum Block With Compound Lidocaine and Esketamine on Pain After Colorectal Surgery

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05964985
Lead Sponsor
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Brief Summary

Purpose:

To explore effects of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block with compound lidocaine and esketamine on postoperative pain after colorectal surgery.

Detailed Description

Poor post-surgical pain control is a leading factor that hinders the physicalrehabilitation, and causes acute cognitive impairment and chronic painsyndrome. Recently, the multimodal analgesia strategies to minimise opioidrelated side effects are highly desirable in open surgical procedures. Quadratus lumborum block is a novel technique. Although ropivacaine is most commonly used forthis technique, the analgesic duration remains not dissatisfied. Compared with ropivacaine, compound lidocaine injection has a better and longer analgesic activity since it contains menthol and ethanol with appropriate concentrations. However, whether compound lidocaine injection is efficiency in the quadratus lumborum block for abdominal surgery lacks investigations. Herein, we will evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (USG-QLB) with compound lidocaine injection and esketamine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Subject is scheduled to undergo colorectal cancer surgery under general anesthesia
  2. Subject's American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status is I-III.
  3. The subject's parent/legally authorized guardian has given written informed consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Subject has a diagnosis of bronchial asthma, coronary heart disease, severe hypertension, renal failure or liver failure.
  2. Subject has a diagnosis of Insulin dependent diabetes.
  3. Subject is allergy and contraindication to local anesthetics or any components of local anesthetics.
  4. Subject has a history of chronic pain, a history of alcohol or opioid abuse, pre- existing therapy with opioids, intake of any analgesic drug within 48 hours before surgery.
  5. Subject has any contraindication for the use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
  6. Subject is pregnant or breast-feeding.
  7. Subject is obese (body mass index >30kg/m^2).
  8. Subject is incapacity to comprehend pain assessment and cognitive assessment.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Normal saline in quadratus lumborum blockNormal salineAfter the induction of anesthesia, normal saline is used for bilateral quadratus lumborum block in a volume of 20 mL of each side.
Ropivacaine in quadratus lumborum blockRopivacaineAfter the induction of anesthesia, 0.375% ropivacaine is used for bilateral quadratus lumborum block in a volume of 20 mL of each side.
Compound lidocaine in quadratus lumborum blockCompound lidocaineAfter the induction of anesthesia, 0.6% compound lidocaine is used for bilateral quadratus lumborum block in a volume of 20 mL of each side.
Compound lidocaine and esketamine in quadratus lumborum blockCompound lidocaineAfter the induction of anesthesia, 0.6% compound lidocaine and 0.4 mg/kg esketamine are used for bilateral quadratus lumborum block in a volume of 20 mL of each side.
Compound lidocaine and esketamine in quadratus lumborum blockEsketamineAfter the induction of anesthesia, 0.6% compound lidocaine and 0.4 mg/kg esketamine are used for bilateral quadratus lumborum block in a volume of 20 mL of each side.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative opioid consumption72 hours after surgery

Each patient was administered analgesics using a PCA (Patient-controlled analgesia) pump containing opioid in normal saline after leaving PACU (Postanesthesia care unit). Opioid cumulative consumption is recorded for 72 hours postoperatively.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain Score (NRS)72 hours after surgery

The pain score at rest or after movement was evaluated by pain 11-point numerical rating scale (NRS): 0 = no pain, 10= greatest imaginable pain.

Time of First Postoperative Analgesic Requirement1 hour after surgery

First postoperative pain (NRS≥5) is initially controlled by titration of opioid.

The incidence of Side Effects72 hours after surgery

The number of patients with side effects including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, shivering, and pruritus is recorded for 72 hours postoperatively.

The level of cytokines in blood By ELISA kits72 hours after surgery

Blood is collected to measure the level of cytokines (such as IL-18, IL-17, IL-23 ) using ELISA kits.

The level of chemokines in blood By ELISA kits72 hours after surgery

Blood is collected to measure the level of chemokines (such as CXCL1, CCL7, CCL2) using ELISA kits.

Total Dose of First Postoperative Analgesic Requirement1 hour after surgery

First postoperative pain (NRS≥5) is initially controlled by titration of opioid.

Apfel scoreThe 1 day before the surgery

The Apfel score was recorded for evaluating risk for developing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

Mean time until passage of flatus96 hours after surgery

Gastrointestinal motility was evaluated by recording mean time until passage of flatus

Diffusion area of local anesthetics after quadratus lumborum block30 minutes after quadratus lumborum block

Diffusion area of local anesthetics after quadratus lumborum block was calculated under ultrasound assistance.

Normalized Area of Hyperalgesia Around the Incision72 hours after surgery

The skin around the incision is stimulated in steps of 5 mm at intervals of 1 s starting outside of the hyperalgesic area in the direction of the incision. The distance from the incision to the first point where a 'painful', 'sore' or 'sharper' feeling occurred is measured and noted. This measurement is repeated at predefined radial lines around the incision. To eliminate the variable length of incision, this length is subtracted from the longer diameter leaving four radial distances from the end and from the middle of the incision. The normalized area of hyperalgesia is calculated by summing up the areas of the remaining four triangles measured by and Von Frey filament.

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