The Efficacy of Serratus Anterior Plane Block (ESAPB) for Thoracotomy: a Prospective Study

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2021-05-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Thoracotomy is considered the most painful surgical procedure. Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is a relatively new truncal block method treating thoracotomy pain. In this study, investigators aim to ascertain the efficacy of SAPB in thoracotomy.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
• Treatments: Bupivacaine; Morphine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-II

• BMI 18-28kg/m2

• Wedge incision and lobectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled hypertension or chronic conditions

• History of opioid dependence

• Allergy to bupivacaine hydrochloride

• Severe bleeding during operation or post operation

• Inability to communicate with investigators.