Cryo Rib Fracture Study
Comparison of Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves to Erector Spinae Plane Catheters in Patients With Rib Fractures
University of Minnesota
48 participants
Jan 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with rib fractures who undergo cryoablation of the intercostal nerves have improved pain control 7 days from procedure when compared to those who have a ESP catheter.
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Interventions
an injection of 1ml of 1% lidocaine per rib and ultrasound guided cryoablation of the intercostal nerves
an ultrasound guided erector spinae plane catheter with initial bolus of 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine followed by infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine at 10 mL per hour via programmed intermittent bolus.
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NCT06347874