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Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block Method Used in Pain Management in Heart Surgery on Vascular Diameters

Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Sympathectomy in Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04447560
Enrollment
25
Registered
2020-06-25
Start date
2020-07-06
Completion date
2020-10-15
Last updated
2021-01-13

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Conditions

Bypass Extremity Graft, Coronary Artery Disease, Erector Spinae Plane Block

Keywords

Cardiac anesthesia, Sympathectomy, Off-pump coroner artery by-pass surgery

Brief summary

Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) is a bypass method performed on the working heart. Pain is a frequently seen side effect experienced following this surgery. Erector spinae plane block is our analgesia method that the investigators routinely perform prior to the surgery to overcome this problem. In this method, analgesic medication is given via a needle in between the two superficial muscle groups (erector spinae muscles) located in participants back. The investigators believe this method not only provides pain relief, but also is beneficial (dilating) on the vessels that will be used for bypassing the clogged vessels during the surgery. The investigators aimed to measure some parameters in this routine procedure before and after performing the analgesic method with an ultrasound (imaging with sound waves).

Interventions

PROCEDUREErector Spinae Plane Block

One researcher will record the artery images as explained in the protocol and two researchers will measure the radius and area of those vessels separately. Researchers who are measuring the radius and area of vessels won't know whether those images belong to pre or post- ESP block. The results two researchers measure will be compared statistically and if there are no statistically significant differences, the mean value of their separate recordings will be taken into account for the statistical analysis.

Sponsors

Koç University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

The study is planned as prospective. Aged between 18-75, ASA III risk group and are undergoing off pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery are selected for the study. Who are allergic to planned-medications, chronic opioid or opioid receptor agonist users, those with preoperative neuropathies, psychiatric diseases will be excluded. Electrocardiography and pulse oximetry monitorization is performed in the recovery room where a peripheric intravenous line is opened afterwards. High frequency (12-24 MHz) linear probe is used for measurements. Images will be recorded by USG from the 3., 4. and 5. intercostal spaces for the LIMA and RIMA and 3cm proximal to the wrist for the right and left radial arteries. After images are saved, the researcher will perform ESP block with USG. ESP block will be performed to right and left sides equally with 40ml %0.25 bupivacaine in total. Artery images will be recorded again by the same researcher after 45 minutes.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patients who are aged between 18-75, * ASA III * Patients who are undergoing off pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery

Exclusion criteria

* Patients who are allergic to planned-medications, * those with previous cardiac surgery, * patients undergoing emergency surgery, * uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, * chronic opioid or opioid receptor agonist users, * those with pre-operative neuropathies, psychiatric diseases, * non-communicable patients and * those who refuse to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Effect of erector spinae plane (ESP) block on the change in diameters of mammarian arteries and radial arteriesThe first measurement will be done in the pre-operative preparation room for each participant, and block will be performed in sitting position by an experienced anesthesiologist. Second measurement will be done 45 minutes after performing the ESP blockLinear probe is used for measurements. Images will be recorded by ultrasound from the third, fourth and fifth intercostal spaces for the LIMA and RIMA and 3cm proximal to the wrist for the right and left radial arteries. After images are saved, the researcher will perform ESP block with USG. Linear/convex probe is used to place the needle parasagittally 3 cm lateral to T5 spinous processes. ESP block will be performed to right and left sides equally with 40ml %0.25 bupivacaine in total, to the fascial plane between the transverse process and erector spinae muscle. Artery images will be recorded again by the same researcher after 45 minutes.For the recordings, one researcher will record the images as explained in the protocol and two researchers will measure the records separately. The results measured in millimeters by two researchers will be compared statistically and if there is no significant difference, the average value of the records will be used for statistical analysis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Measurement of Mean Arterial Pressure on basis, 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 minutes after the Erector Spinae Plane blockThe first measurement will be done in the pre-operative preparation room for each participant, and block will be performed. After the block, a measurement will be made every 5 minutes. The last measurement will be made 45 minutes after the block.When each participant comes to the preoperative preparation room, the mean arterial pressure will be measured in mmHg. Then the erector spinae plane block will be performed. After the block is performed, a measurement will be recorded every 5 minutes. The last measurement will be done 45 minutes after the block is performed.
Measurement of Mean Heart Rate on basis, 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 minutes after the Erector Spinae Plane block.The first measurement will be done in the pre-operative preparation room for each participant, and block will be performed. After the block, a measurement will be made every 5 minutes. The last measurement will be made 45 minutes after the block.When each participant comes to the preoperative preparation room, the heart rate will be measured in per minute. Then the erector spinae plane block will be performed. After the block is performed, a measurement will be recorded every 5 minutes. The last measurement will be done 45 minutes after the block is performed.
Measurement of Pulse Oxymetri on basis, 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45 minutes after the Erector Spinae Plane block.The first measurement will be done in the pre-operative preparation room for each participant, and block will be performed. After the block, a measurement will be made every 5 minutes. The last measurement will be made 45 minutes after the block.When each participant comes to the preoperative preparation room, the pulse oximetry will be measured. Then the erector spinae plane block will be performed. After the block is performed, a measurement will be recorded every 5 minutes. The last measurement will be done 45 minutes after the block is performed.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026