Health Condition 1: S224- Multiple fractures of ribs
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Intermittent Group: Ropivacaine 0.5% 0.3 mL/kg 6-hourly
Control Intervention1: Continuous Infusion Group: Ropivacaine 0.5% 0.3 mL/kg bolus followed by continuous infusion of ropivacain
Sponsors
University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients having 3 or more unilateral fractured ribs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unconscious patients 2. Patients with unstable cardiac status or severely altered mental status 3. Known liver/kidney disease 4. Known allergy to local anaesthetic drugs 5. Infection at site of needle insertion �Pre-existing spinal deformity �Patients having significant trauma outside chest wall, e.g. acute spine or pelvic fracture, severe traumatic brain or spinal cord injury or abdominal visceral injuries
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ââ?¬Â¢VAS pain scores at rest and on coughing ââ?¬Â¢Pulmonary function ââ?¬Â¢Side effects, if any. Timepoint: 72 hours | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ââ?¬Â¢Total morphine requirementsTimepoint: 72 hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shiv Kumar Sharma
University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital
Outcome results
None listed