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Rhomboid Intercostal Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Registration Number
NCT05661279
Lead Sponsor
Zagazig University
Brief Summary

evaluate and compare the impact of ultrasound guided rhomboid intercostal block versus serratus anterior plane block for analgesia after thoracodorsal artery perforator flap following partial mastectomy

Detailed Description

* To assess and compare quality of post- operative analgesia in each group.

* Time of performance of block in both groups.

* To assess and compare post-operative hemodynamics as well as anticipated adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, itching, hemorrhage, bradycardia, hypotension.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
84
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients aged between 21 to 60 years
  • Undergoing pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap following breast conserving surgery -General anesthesia
  • Informed consents
  • ASA I & II
  • Body mass index 25-30 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria
  • patients on anti-platelet, anticoagulant or B blocker drugs
  • Patients with acute decompensated heart failure, hypertension, heart block, coronary disease, Asthma, bleeding disorders, compromised renal or hepatic function
  • history of allergy to local anesthesia or opioid analgesia,
  • pregnancy.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
tramadol consumptionat 24 hours postoperative

The amount of tramadol consumption

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to first dose of rescue analgesiaduring the first 24 hours postoperatively

the first time that the patients need analgesia when VAS ≥ 3

Anticipated side effectat 24 hous post operative

nausea, vomiting, local anesthesia toxicity, needle injury

Time of performance of blocktime from positioning of ultrasound porbe till the end of block procedure.

Time needed to performance the block

Post operative patient's satisfactionat 24 hours post operative

Post operative patient's satisfaction using 3 point scale (1= satisfied ,2=neutral, 3=not satisfied)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Heba M Fathi

🇪🇬

Zagazig, Egypt

Heba M Fathi
🇪🇬Zagazig, Egypt
Heba M Fathi, M.D
Contact
heba_elgendi@yahoo.com

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