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Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block for Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Bupivacaine Injection, Liposomal bupivacaine, and 1 other intervention for Cardiac Surgery and Opioid Use, Unspecified. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is being done to see if bilateral pecto-intercostal fascial plane blocks (PIFB) with a mixture of liposomal and standard bupivacaine decrease pain and opioid requirements in patients undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy compared to controls (sham blocks with saline). 100 participants will be recruited and can expect to be on study for 100 days.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
10mL of 0.25% bupivacaine
15mL of 133mg liposomal bupivacaine
25mL saline control