The aim of this study is to compare between Pericapsular Nerve Group Block, Erector Spinae Plane Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block for managing acute postoperative pain in patients undergoing total hip surgeries under spinal anesthesia.
Total hip surgeries are one of the most common major orthopedic procedures to improve patient's functional status and quality of life. However, despite these advantages, the immediate postoperative period can be associated with severe pain that delays mobilization and increases hospital stay and the risk of thromboembolic events. Various methods are used for postoperative pain management. Intravenous opioid agents are among them, but they may cause undesirable side effects, such as respiratory depression, sedation, constipation, allergic reaction, nausea, and vomiting. Thus, alternative techniques are preferred.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
A linear probe will be used. Puncture will be performed in a lateromedial direction until the needle tip reached the plane between the iliopsoas tendon and periosteum and between the anterior inferior iliac spine and iliopubic eminence. After a negative aspiration test, 30 ml of bupivacaine 0.25% will be injected in the plane beneath the iliopsoas muscle
Using the out-plane technique, a 22G/80-mm block needle will be advanced until it reached the transverse process. 0.5-1 ml of the prepared local anesthetic solution, 30 ml bupivacaine 0.25% will be administered leading to hydrodissection to confirm the correct location. The needle will be repositioned by pulling back a few millimeters if resistance occurs when administering local anesthetic . All local anesthetic will be administered to this location between the transverse process and the erector spinae muscle
Mohammad Fouad Algyar
Tanta, ElGharbiaa, Egypt
RECRUITINGTotal amount of rescue analgesia
Total amount of rescue analgesia in the form of morphine will be recorded
Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively
First analgesic request
The time to first request of rescue analgesia will be recorded
Time frame: 24 hours Postoperatively
Pain level
Pain level will be evaluated using numeric rating analogue scale (NRS), which ranges from 0 to 10 points, with 0 indicating no pain, 1-3 indicating mild pain, 4-6 indicating moderate pain, and 7-10 indicating severe pain.
Time frame: 48 hours Postoperatively
Adverse events
Adverse events will be recorded (e.g., nausea, vomiting, hypotension and bradycardia)
Time frame: 48 hours Postoperatively
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A convex transducer will be placed in the transverse plane on the flank of the patient cranial to the iliac crest. The 4th lumbar vertebral transverse process, erector spinae muscles, psoas muscle, transverse abdominis muscle, internal and externa oblique muscles, and the quadratus lumborum muscle will be identified. A 15 cm 22G insulated needle will be inserted on the posterior corner of the transducer. 30 ml bupivacaine 0.25% will be administered between the quadratus lumborum and psoas muscles into the fascial plane.