Analgesic Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block vs Intravenous Lignocaine Infusion in Video- Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS)

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The goal of this clinical trial is to compare analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane (ESP) block vs intravenous lignocaine infusion in video- assisted thoracoscopy (VATS. The main goals are to compare post- operative pain scores and cumulative post- operative opioid doses in both groups

2024-02-26

2024-11-07

2024-11-07

Not yet recruiting

60

Inclusion criteria: * Age \>18 * VATS for tumor resection or partial lung resection in emphysema * Written, informed consent obtained 1 day prior to surgery Exclusion criteria: * Lack of consent for ESP blockade * History of allergy to local anaesthetics * Other contraindications to ESP blockade * American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) Physical Status Classification value 4 or higher * VATS for indications other than tumor resection or partial lung resection in emphysema * Insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus * More than 1 chest drain post-operatively * Conversion to thoracotomy * Chronic opioid use prior to surgery defined as opioid administration for at least 3 months during the last 12 months * History of alcohol abuse * Suspected technical difficulties with performing the ESP block (e.g. obesity) * Inadequate spread of the local anaesthetic during the ESP block * Cognitive impairment that might cause an inaccurate assessment of pain levels

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2024-03-04