Using a randomized double-blinded study design, the study goal is to evaluate the superiority of Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) in the peri-operative pain management of patients undergoing surgery through a flank or anterior subcostal incision as compared to the standard of care of using IV and oral opiates.
40 subjects will be randomized in to 2 groups, with 20 in each group. * Group 1. Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) (containing Ropivacaine) * Group 2. Sham Erector spinae plane block. (SESPB) (with normal saline)
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
20
Erector Spinae Block with ropivacaine infusion with standard of care analgesics for perioperative pain control
Erector Spinae Block with saline infusion with standard of care analgesics for for perioperative pain control
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Pain Scores Using the Visual Analogue Pain Scale From Zero Pain to Level Ten Pain
Data will be collected via the electronic medical record and begin following patient randomization. The Visual Analogue Scale pain scales will be administered and collected on Post Operative Days 1, 2 and 3. Minimum value = 0 No Pain, Maximum value = 10 Worst possible, unbearable, excruciating pain
Time frame: Aggregate pain scores for average length of hospital stay which is 3 days
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