Study detail
RecruitingPhase 3
Erector Spinae Versus Intercostal Nerve Blocks With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Analgesia in Thoracic Surgery
George Washington University
Summary
This clinical trial compares efficacy in postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery between erector spinae block versus liposomal bupivacaine injections.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Detailed criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Video assisted pulmonary resection, pleurodesis or decortication Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to local anesthetics * Patient undergoing bilateral surgery * Surgery is emergent as deemed by the principal investigator
Interventions
- DrugErector Spinae (ESP) Block with Bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
preoperative erector spinae block with bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
- DrugIntercostal nerve block
intraoperative intercostal nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®)
Location
- The George Washington University HospitalWashington D.C., District of Columbia