WithdrawnNot Applicable

Serratus Plane Block for Rib Fractures

Stopped: study never started

Italy0Started 2018-09-03

Plain-language summary

Patients with ipsilateral multiple rib fractures will be randomized to receive either a single-shot ultrasound-guided serratus plane block, or a continuous serratus plane block within 24h from the chest trauma. Primary outcome is the difference in forced respiratory volume (FEV1) at 72h.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 2 o more ipsilateral rib fractures * Trauma within 24h from hospital admission * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Chest drain * head trauma * bilateral rib fractures * Intensive care admission

What they're measuring

Pulmonary change function

Timeframe: day 0 and day 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03664973

SponsorAzienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-30

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