Rectus Sheath Block in Cardiac Surgery

Phase

N/A

Condition

Post-surgical Pain

Chronic Pain

Cardiac Disease

Treatment

Rectus sheath block

Clinical Study ID

NCT05833048

STUDY-23-00096

Ages 18-85
All Genders

Study Summary

This is a prospective, randomized study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of post-surgical pain control of a type of peripheral nerve block, Rectus Sheath Block.

Does the rectus sheath block decrease opioid consumption postoperatively after cardiac surgery?
Does the rectus sheath block decrease VAS pain scores postoperatively after cardiac surgery? Study participants will be assigned to receive either rectus sheath block or no block.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all ofthe following criteria:

Adults 18-85 years old
Scheduled to undergo cardiac procedures involving chest tubes
Male or female

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded fromparticipation in this study:

ASA class V
Urgent or emergent surgery
Contraindications to administration of local anesthesia (e.g. local anestheticallergy)
History of substance abuse or chronic opioid use
Patient refusal or inability to consent

Study Design