Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Cardiac Surgery

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: After induction of general anesthesia, an ultrasound-guided bilateral serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block will be performed at the level of the third rib. Under ultrasound guidance, the needle will be advanced to the fascial plane between the serratus posterior superior muscle and the intercostal muscles. After confirmation of appropriate needle-tip position, 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be administered on each side. The same procedure will then be performed on the contralateral side.

Standard Perioperative Care: Participants in the control group will receive standard perioperative care without serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block. The perioperative management and postoperative follow-up protocol will otherwise be the same as in the SPSIP block group.

Study summary

This prospective, randomized, controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided bilateral single-shot serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block on postoperative recovery and pain management in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. A total of 50 adult patients will be randomized into two groups: an SPSIP block group and a control group. The investigators will assess postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and quality of recovery during the postoperative period.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Postoperative Quality of Recovery Assessed by QoR-15T — Postoperative 24 hours
  Postoperative quality of recovery will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Quality of Recovery-15 questionnaire (QoR-15T). The QoR-15T consists of 15 items assessing multiple dimensions of postoperative recovery. The total score ranges from 0 to 150, with higher scores indicating better quality of recovery.

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