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

Drug
Erector Spinae (ESP) Block with Bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
preoperative erector spinae block with bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
Drug
Intercostal nerve block
intraoperative intercostal nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®)

Location

The George Washington University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
eshaykhinurov@mfa.gwu.edu 202-203-8960

Summary

Eligibility

Interventions

Location

Conditions