To evaluate quadratus lumborum block effect on post operative pain scores during the first 24 hours after surgery as compared to transversus abdominis plane block after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
48
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Average Pain Score
NRS patient reported (number rated pain score, 0=no pain - 10=highest pain) over the first 24 hours post operative.
Time frame: 24 hours post operative
Total Cumulative Opioids
opiate consumption first 72 hours post operatively
Time frame: 72 hours
Number of Participants With Nausea or Emesis Requiring Antiemetic Medication
Antiemetics given in PACU. Occurrence of nausea or emesis requiring antiemetic medication administration in PACU.
Time frame: 24 hours
Number of Participants With Block Related Complications
Time frame: 24 hours
Length of Stay in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Duration of PACU stay.
Time frame: 24 hours
Length of Hospital Stay
The time from surgery completion to subject meeting discharge criterion.
Time frame: 3 days
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