Overview

The Erector Spinae Plane Block and Its Effect on Respiratory Status and Pain Management in Rib Fracture Patients

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2020-01-10
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to identify the benefits of a type of nerve block, called an erector spinae plane block (ESP), in the treatment of patients with multiple rib fractures and uncontrolled pain despite receiving current institutional standards of care.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Treatments:
Anesthetics
Anesthetics, Local
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Ropivacaine