Thoracotomy is recognized as one of the most painful surgical procedures. This increases the frequency of postoperative pulmonary complications. Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) are more superficial, easier to perform, and less likely to have complications. In addition, ESPB and SAPB applications are increasing in patients who underwent thoracotomy and thoracoscopic surgery. In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the effect of continuous ESPB and continuous SAPB via US-guidance on post-thoracotomy pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
Two different catheter techniques with same doses local anesthetic infusion
Ankara Atatürk Chest Disease and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Keçiören, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Pain scores
Pain will be assessed at rest and while coughing using the visual analog scale on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Pain assessment will be done at 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 16th, 24th, 48th and 72nd hours after surgery.
Time frame: 72 hours after surgery
Morphine consumption
Morphine consumption for 24 hours will be recorded
Time frame: 24 hours after surgery
Side effects
Side effects, such as allergy to local anesthetics, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, itching, headache, and sweating will be recorded.
Time frame: 72 hours after surgery
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