Recto-intercostal Block for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-03-01
Plain-language summary
This interventional study aims to learn about the postoperative analgesic efficacy of a new fascial plane block, recto-intercostal fascial plane block, at coronary artery bypass grafting with sternotomy. There will be two groups, one of which will be the control group, and the other will be the study group randomly receiving postoperative recto-intercostal fascial plane block.
The main questions it aims to answer are the effect of this new block on postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores. Also, postoperative outcomes related to respiratory ( postoperative oxygenation and atelectasis score), hemodynamic functions ( newly developed arrhythmias), total postanesthesia care unit stay, and hospital stay will be questioned.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients who will undergo CABG surgery with sternotomy
* patients who have an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status classification of III to IV
Exclusion Criteria:
* refusal to participate
* a history of neurological deficits or neuropathy affecting the thoracal innervation
* infection at the site of block application
* allergy to local anesthetics
* epilepsy or treatment with antipsychotics
* abuse of alcohol or drugs
* previous surgery distorting the anatomy of the sternum, thorax or upper abdominal area
* severe organ dysfunction ( kidney, liver and other); patients who fail at weaning after 12 hours of surgery.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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