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Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Cardiac Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Bupivacaine Group and Placebo for Coronary Artery Disease and Sternal Pain. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether administration of a pecto-intercostal fascial plane block (PIFB) with bupivacaine is a more effective therapy for postoperative analgesia after cardiac surgery as compared to patients who receive a sham block of normal saline.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
20cc bupivacaine hydrochloride will be administered on each side at two different time points (immediately post operatively and on day 1).
20cc placebo (0.9% NaCl) will be administered on each side at two different time points (immediately post operatively and on day 1).