Status:
TERMINATED
The Erector Spinae Plane Block and Its Effect on Respiratory Status and Pain Management in Rib Fracture Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Conditions:
Rib Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief 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 uncont...
Detailed Description
Rib fractures are one of the most common injuries secondary to blunt chest trauma, and carry significant risk in terms of patient morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary complications resulting from these ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Blunt chest trauma
- Sustaining at least 3 unliateral rib fractures
- Resultant vital capacity less than 30% predicted
- Pain score reaches threshold despite using the current institutional standard of care for pain control
Exclusion
- Patients whose weight less than 60kg.
- Patients with bilateral rib fractures.
- Patients that are intubated and mechanically ventilated.
- Pregnant Individuals.
- Any individual with a documented allergy to ropivacaine.
- Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP)
- Patients whose body habitus prevents the practitioner's ability to adequately perform the procedure.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 24 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 10 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
4 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03805360
Start Date
May 24 2019
End Date
January 10 2020
Last Update
August 7 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298