Analgesic Effect of Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block With Ropivacaine After Sternotomy for Cardiac Surgery
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-11-30
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Summary
The sternotomy site is the most painful area after cardiac surgery. Erector spinae plane
block is effective in thoracic and abdominal surgery, but literature is lacking in cardiac
surgery. The bilateral erector spinae plane block could reduce pain at rest and during
mobilization, reduce opioids consumption, decrease postoperative complications, improve
respiratory outcomes and improve patient comfort and satisfaction. The research hypothesis is
that a single shot bilateral erector spinae plane block could reduce pain during mobilization
during the first 48 hours after cardiac surgery performed with sternotomy