Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Block for Chest Trauma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-04-20
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Rib fractures are very common as a consequence of blunt chest trauma which is associated with
severe pain, morbidity and mortality. The key to managing these patients is prompt and
effective analgesia, early mobilization, respiratory support, with chest physiotherapy. The
aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the differences between either continuous
erector spinae plane (ESP) block, or thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) as analgesic
modalities in patients with chest trauma. It is hypothesized that ESP block will be
comparable to TEA as a promising effective analgesic alternative with fewer side effects.