Stopped: No participants were enrolled in the study due to numerous transitions of research staff and support since 2018.
The erector spinae plane block is a novel regional anesthetic technique that allows for analgesia of the thorax and abdomen with a peripheral nerve block. This study is being performed to assess the effectiveness of this technique in reducing post-operative pain scores and opiate requirements in pediatric and adult patients undergoing rib cartilage grafting surgeries.
Age range
2 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Opiate Intake in Morphine Equivalents in Both Control and Treatment Group
Timeframe: Duration of procedure and postoperative recovery (throughout study completion, typically 4-5 days)
Evaluating Pain Scores Using 0-10 Numeric Pain Scale (0=No Pain, 10=Worst Pain)
Timeframe: Duration of Study (Typically 4-5 days)
Evaluating Pain Scores Using Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Duration of Study (Typically 4-5 days)
Evaluating Pain Scores Using Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) Scale
Timeframe: Duration of Study (Typically 4-5 days)