RecruitingNot Applicable

Effect of Rectus Sheath Block on Diaphragmatic Function After Elective Upper Abdominal Surgery

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2020-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study will be undertaken to investigate the respiratory and analgesic effects of ultrasound guided rectus sheath block analgesia after elective abdominal surgery with midline incision.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18-50 years. * Sex: both males and females. * BMI\< 30kg/m2. * ASA physical status: 1, II and III. * Elective abdominal surgery with midline incisions. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Infection at injection site * Coagulation disorders. * Allergy to study medications. * Pregnancy. * Respiratory tract infection within the last 2 weeks. * Urgent abdominal surgery

What they're measuring

Diaphragmatic inspiratory amplitude during quiet/deep breathing (DIA)/cm

Timeframe: 24 hours Postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03725527

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-01

Contact for this trial

Noha Y Mohamed, MD

+2 01001890194 noha.hagagy@gmail.com

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