External Oblique Intercostal Block vs Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Open Nephrectomy
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
External Oblique Intercostal Block: In group E, a needle will be used to pierce the skin, subcutaneous tissue then external oblique muscle to hydrodissect the fascial plane between external oblique muscle and intercostal muscles with 25 ml bupivacaine 0.25 % and 4 mg dexamethasone added to it.
Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: In group T, a needle will be used to pierce the skin, subcutaneous tissue then rectus muscle and 25 ml of 0.25 % bupivacaine with 4 mg dexamethasone will be injected between rectus muscle and transversus abdominis muscle.
Study summary
The aim of the study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of external oblique intercostal block vs subcostal transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing open nephrectomy.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Total morphine consumption in the first postoperative 24 hour — first postoperative 24 hour
Total morphine consumption in the first postoperative 24 hour
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanta University | Tanta | Egypt |
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