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Continuous Paravertebral Block by Intraoperative Direct Access Versus Systemic Analgesia for Postthoracotomy Pain Relief
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Thoracic paravertebral block and Systemic analgesia for Post Thoracotomy Pain. Completed, enrolled 63 participants.
Detailed Summary
to evaluate the safety and efficacy of continuous paravertebral block by intraoperative direct access on postthoracotomy pain compared to systemic analgesia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
After ending pulmonary procedure, a pleural pouch created beside vertebral column, a catheter is inserted to the pouch for continuous infusion of 1% lidocaine for 3 postoperative days. Intravenous morphine sulfate (0.05mg/kg) was given as a rescue medication if the VAS ≥ 4.
Systemic analgesia (SA) group receive 1gm paracetamol and 30 mg ketorolac by intravenous infusion every 6 hours for 3 days. Intravenous morphine sulfate (0.05mg/kg) was given as a rescue medication if the VAS ≥ 4.