Clinical Trial: Rhomboid Intercostal and Sub-Serratus Block for Improving Pulmonary Function and Pain in Patients With Fracture Ribs
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Fracture Rib
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Impact of Ultrasound-Guided Rhomboid Intercostal and Sub-Serratus Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Improving Pulmonary Functions for Multiple Rib Fractures
Brief Summary:
Rib fractures are seen in more than 50% of patient spresenting with blunt chest trauma and are associated with significant morbidity, long-term disability and mortality .Many of these adverse consequences are a result ofinadequately controlled pain which hinders respiration,leading to atelectasis, pneumonia and respiratory failure .The early provision of adequate analgesia is thereforeparamount in the management of these patients.The cornerstones of analgesic management are oral andintravenous medications such as…
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