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Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) With the Combination of Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) in the Management of Postoperative Sternotomy Pain in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy
Sponsor: Uludag University
Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two regional anesthesia techniques in managing pain for participants undergoing cardiac surgery via sternotomy. The investigators will evaluate whether the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) or a combination of the Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) provides better pain control and recovery outcomes.
Official title: Sternotomi İle Kardiyak Cerrahi Planlanan Hastalarda Postoperatif Sternotomi Ağrısının Yönetiminde Erektör Spina Plan Blok (ESPB) Ile Yüzeyel Parasternal İnterkostal Plan Bloğu (SPIPB) ve Serratus Anterior Plan Bloğu (SAPB) Kombinasyonunun Karşılaştırılması
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-11-01
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2026-03-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Erector spinae plane block (ESPB)
Bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB is performed at the T4 or T5 vertebral level. Following skin preparation and visualization of the transverse process and erector spinae muscle, a block needle is inserted. After confirming the needle tip position between the muscle and the transverse process, 0.5 mL/kg of 0.25% Bupivacaine is injected on each side.
Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB)
Bilateral ultrasound-guided SPIPB is performed. 0.25% Bupivacaine is administered. This is part of a combined regional analgesia technique for sternotomy.
Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB)
Bilateral ultrasound-guided SAPB is performed. 0.25% Bupivacaine is administered. This is part of a combined regional analgesia technique for the chest wall.
Locations (1)
Bursa Uludag University Hospital
Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)