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The Efficacy of PSB and Recto-intercostal Block Combination on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy: Case Series
Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University
Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the combination of Superficial Parasternal Block and Recto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block in patient groups undergoing cardiac surgery via sternotomy by evaluating postoperative pain scores and analgesic consumption.
Official title: Investigation of the Postoperative Analgesic Effect of the Combination of Superficial Parasternal Block (PSB) and Recto-Intercostal(İC) Fascial Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy: Case Series
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2024-08-15
Completion Date
2024-09-20
Last Updated
2024-08-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Parasternal Block and Recto-İntercostal Fascial Plane Block
Superficial PSB is performed with the patient in the supine position using a high-frequency linear USG probe. The probe is placed longitudinally 2 cm lateral to the sternal border to visualize the T2-T4 intercostal space and to identify the pectoralis major muscle, intercostal muscle, and pleura. 10 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine local anesthetic is administered between the pectoralis major and intercostal muscle using an in-plane approach with a 100 mm needle. In addition, a Recto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block is performed with a high-frequency linear USG probe. The probe is placed 2-3 cm lateral to the xiphoid so that the rectus abdominis muscle and 6-7th cartilages are visualized. The needle is advanced to the plane between the costal cartilage and the rectus abdominis muscle using the in-plane technique and 1-2 ml of saline is injected. After observing the spread to the target plane, 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is applied. The same process is repeated bilaterally.