Health Condition 1: C349- Malignant neoplasm of unspecifiedpart of bronchus or lung
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Erector Spinae Plane Block: Ultrasound guided Erector spinae plane block is given to block the dermatomes from T3 to T8.
The block is given immediately after the end of surgery, only on
Sponsors
TATA MEMORIAL CENTRE
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient posted for VATS procedure for unilateral pulmonary metastatectomy Patients who are not planned for thoracic epidural analgesia BMI 19-30 kg/m2 ASA I, II & III Age group: 18-75 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Local site infection. Refusal of consent. Allergy to local anaesthetic Coagulopathy defined as platelet counts less than 75000/mm3 or INR > 1.4. On chronic pain medication for more than 1 week in the 4 weeks preceding surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility To assess presence of unilateral band of hypoalgesia on the operative side and check for the dermatomes covered by the block over the anterior chest wall and compare it with the sensations on the non-operative side. This will be elicitedin the PACU by 1 member of APS team and 1 independent memberTimepoint: 2 hours of shifting to PACU, and thereafter at 4hr, 6hr, 12hrs and 24 hrs. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain scores (at rest & cough) Percentage of patients receiving Rescue analgesics or PCA pumpsTimepoint: 2hr, 4hr, 6hr, 12hr and 24hrs interval | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr DHANASHRI KARKHANIS
Tata Memorial Centre
Outcome results
None listed