Serratus Anterior Plane Block Versus Paravertebral Block for Postmastectomy Analgesia

NCT02103946 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2018-04-10

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Summary

ًًًُُُُThe investigators are testing the efficacy of a new novel technique; serratus anterior plane block, for preventing postoperative pain after breast surgery for cancer. This block will be compared with the well-established paravertebral block.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Serratus Anterior Muscle Plane block (SAM block)

The US probe is placed in the mid-axillary line at level of the 6th intercostal space. From caudal to cranial, an in-plane approach, the block needle is inserted until the tip is placed between SAM and intercostal muscles and the LA injection will be visualized in real-time. The injection usually consists of 0.4ml/kg of bupivacaine 0.25% plus adrenaline (5ug/ml). Intraoperatively, all subjects will receive a general anesthetic using inhaled anesthetic and oxygen. Intravenous fentanyl will be administered for cardiovascular stability to noxious stimuli.For postoperative analgesia, all subjects will receive oral acetaminophen. Patients will receive a ketorolac IV injection then morphine as a rescue analgesic for breakthrough pain.

PROCEDURE

Paravertebral Block

After skin preparation and sterile draping applied. Target paravertebral space will be located using US guidance. The paravertebral space between the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae will be identified in a parasagittal view approximately 3 cm lateral to midline on the side of surgery. A local anesthetic skin wheal will be raised caudal to the ultrasound transducer. A 17-gauge, Tuohy-tip needle will be inserted through the skin wheal in-plane beneath the ultrasound transducer and directed to the paravertebral space. Normal saline (5 mL) will be injected via the needle to help identify the paravertebral space and observe the pleura being displaced anteriorly. 0.4 ml\\kg of 0.25% Bupivacaine with epinephrine, 5 μg/mL, will be slowly injected with gentle aspiration every 3 mL.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute, Egypt

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ghada MN Bashandy, MD · Lecturer of anesthesia & pain relief

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-04-30
Primary Completion
2014-07-31
Completion
2014-08-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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