Key result
Erector spinae plane block and rhomboid intercostal block significantly reduced 24-hour postoperative tramadol consumption compared to control (124 mg and 116 mg vs 204 mg, p=0.004).
Why the study?
Does ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block or rhomboid intercostal block reduce postoperative 24-hour tramadol consumption compared to standard analgesia in patients undergoing open thoracotomy?
RCT (n=75)
Single-blind
Computer-generated table
No
Does ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block or rhomboid intercostal block reduce postoperative 24-hour tramadol consumption compared to standard analgesia in patients undergoing open thoracotomy?
Absolute Event Rate: 124% vs 204%
p-value: p=0.004
Both erector spinae plane block and rhomboid intercostal block significantly reduce 24-hour postoperative tramadol consumption and pain scores compared to standard analgesia alone after open thoracotomy, with no significant difference in efficacy between the two block techniques.
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ESPB or RIB offers opioid-sparing analgesia after thoracotomy; extends evidence for fascial plane blocks in open thoracic procedures.
AYNUR KAYNAR ŞİMŞEK (2022) conducted an RCT in Postoperative pain following open thoracotomy (n=75). Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) or Rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) vs. Standard postoperative analgesia protocol (Control) was evaluated on Postoperative 24-hour consumption of tramadol as rescue analgesia (mg) (p=0.004). Erector spinae plane block and rhomboid intercostal block significantly reduced 24-hour postoperative tramadol consumption compared to control (124 mg and 116 mg vs 204 mg, p=0.004).
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