Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS
A Comparative Study of Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Ain Shams University
40 participants
May 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. This study evaluates efficacy of Erector spinae plane (ESP) block in comparison to Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) in pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- body mass index (BMI)=18 to 40 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria4
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia as bleeding disorders , allergy to local anesthetic or infection at block site
- pre-existing chronic pain
- history of opiate abuse
- sepsis
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Interventions
30ml of 0.25% levobupivacaine for erector spinae block at level of T5
30 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine injected anteriorly to the rib and deep to the serratus anterior at level of 5 th rib
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NCT06996691