Status:

UNKNOWN

Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Serratus Anterior Plane Block vs Dexmedetomidine Infusion in Patients With Rib Fractures.

Lead Sponsor:

Beni-Suef University

Conditions:

Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of this work is to compare analgesic efficacy in patients with multiple rib fractures who will be managed with Ultrasound-guided continuous serratus anterior plane block versus patients who wi...

Detailed Description

In thoracic trauma patients with rib fractures, the ability to cough and clear secretions is impaired by pain, leading to an increased risk of atelectasis, retention of secretions, chest infections an...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Rib fracture score of more than 7
  • Patient with isolated multiple rib fractures, ●American Society of Anesthesiologists classification of physical status \< IV
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 35.

Exclusion

  • Refusal of the patient
  • Trauma survey include multiple injuries including head injuries, visceral and long bone fractures
  • Intubated patients
  • Known hypersensitivity to any study medication, ●Chronic opioid use or chronic pain patient, ●Hemodynamic instability
  • Haemothorax or pneumothorax.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05965895

Start Date

August 1 2023

End Date

August 1 2024

Last Update

October 11 2023

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Beni-Suef University hospital

Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt, 62814