Comprasion of SPSIP and Rhomboid Intercostal Plan Blocks on VATS

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

RIB BLOCK: 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine was injected deep to the rhomboid intercostal spinal block.

SPSIP block: The USG probe was placed 2-3 cm medial to the scapular spine to visualize the trapezius, rhomboid major, and serratus posterior superior muscles. At the level of the 2nd-3rd ribs, a needle was advanced into the plane between the serratus posterior superior muscle and the rib. After confirming negative aspiration, 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine was injected. The block was performed unilaterally, targeting the surgical hemithorax.

Study summary

This study aimed to compare rhomboid intercostal plane block and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) to determine the most suitable technique for maintaining postoperative analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS).

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• NUMERICAL RATING SCORE(NRS) — postoperative 24 hours
  Numerical rating scale is used for pain assessment. The scores of the numerical rating scale changes between 0 to 10 points. 10 points mean "the most severe pain that the patient ever had". 0 point means "there is no pain." Higher scores mean worse outcome.

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