Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) group: 30ml of 0.25% levobupivacaine for erector spinae block at level of T5
Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) group: 30 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine injected anteriorly to the rib and deep to the serratus anterior at level of 5 th rib
Study summary
Pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. This study evaluates efficacy of Erector spinae plane (ESP) block in comparison to Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) in pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- post operative opioid consumption — 24 hours post operative
post operative meperidine consumption throughout
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| faculty of medicine Ain Shams University | Cairo | Egypt | Recruiting |
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