s Serratus Anterior Block for Perioperative Analgesia

Launched by ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY · May 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new method called the serratus anterior block to help manage pain after a type of breast surgery known as modified radical mastectomy. The goal is to provide effective pain relief while reducing the need for opioids, which can have unwanted side effects. The trial aims to find out if this technique can offer a safer, easier, and more comfortable option for women undergoing this surgery.

To participate in the trial, women aged 21 to 60 who are scheduled for a unilateral modified radical mastectomy may be eligible, provided they have a healthy body weight and don’t have certain medical conditions or allergies. Participants will receive the new pain management technique during their surgery and will be monitored for how well it works and any side effects. This study is currently recruiting participants and seeks to improve postoperative pain management for future patients.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Written informed consent from the patient.
• • Age: 21 - 60 years old.
• • Gender: female patients.
• • Body mass index: \< 35 kg/m2.
• • Physical status: ASA grade I-II (American society of anesthiologists).
• • Type of operation: unilateral modified radical mastectomy operation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Patient with known history of allergy to study drugs.
• • Chronic use of analgesics or drug dependence.
• • Patients not able to understand pain assessment test.
• • Anatomical abnormalities.
• • Neuropathic disease.
• • Pregnancy or breast feeding.
• • Other contraindication of regional anesthesia e.g. septic focus at site of injection.
• • patient with coagulopathy or on anticoagulant therapy.