At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Adults undergoing cardiac surgery involving sternotomy
- ✕History of allergy to amide local anesthetics or any perineural adjuvants
- ✕Existing neurologic deficit in the chest wall
- ✕Remaining intubated 6 hours after block placement
- ✕Weight under 50 kg
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Pecto-intercostal Fascial Block With Perineural Adjuvants for Postoperative Analgesia Following Sternotomy in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Pecto-intercostal Fascial Block (PIFB) and PIFB with adjuvants for Analgesia and Sternotomy. Completed, enrolled 31 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this randomized, triple-blinded, prospective, feasibility study is to compare postoperative analgesia provided by Pecto-intercostal Fascial Block (PIFB) when performed with local anesthetic solution with or without perineural adjuvants in patients following cardiac surgery involving sternotomy. The study team hypothesizes that the patients receiving PIFB with bupivacaine with epinephrine, clonidine, and dexamethasone will have lower dynamic pain over the first 36 hours compared to those receiving PIFB with just bupivacaine and epinephrine.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
PIFB done with bupivacaine and epinephrine
PIFB with bupivacaine, epinephrine, clonidine, and dexamethasone