The study evaluate the anesthetic efficacy of Pecs II block II and parasternal block during quadrantectomy with or without axillary dissection, in breast cancer surgery
All patients receive Pecs II block and parasternal block, under ultrasound guidance. Pecs II block, performed at the 4th rib level, and parasternal block performed at the level of the 2nd and 4th intercostal space level. Data on the anesthesia, side effects and pain, will be recorded
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
65
The Pecs II block will be performed under ultrasound guidance, at fourth rib level, on the axillary line, into the fascial plane between pectoralis minor muscle and serratus muscle. The parasternal block will be performed under ultrasound guidance, at the second and fourth intercostal space, between the pectoralis major muscle and the intercostal muscles, near to the external intercostal membrane.
San Salvatore Academic Hospital
Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
Anesthetic efficacy
The anesthetic efficacy is tested by cold and touch test
Time frame: The anesthetic efficacy was assessed in the first 72 hours, after block
Painkillers request
mg of morphine
Time frame: The painkillers request was assessed in the first 72 hours, after surgery
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, local anesthetic systemic toxicity
Time frame: The side effects recorded in the first 72 hours, after surgery
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