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Serratus Posterior Superior Plane Block for Postoperative Pain in Cardiac Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllOndokuz Mayıs University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of bilateral serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block on postoperative acute pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing on-pump open-heart surgery. Postoperative outcomes including pain scores, cumulative morphine use, quality of recovery, and opioid-related side effects will be evaluated within the first 24 hours after surgery.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-80 undergoing elective on-pump open-heart surgery via median sternotomy. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification II-III patients. * Patients who can use PCA. * Patients who will sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * History of opioid use for more than four weeks * Chronic pain syndromes * Patients with a history of local anesthetic or opioid allergy, hypersensitivity * Alcohol and drug addiction * Conditions where regional anesthesia is contraindicated * Failure in the dermatomal examination performed after the block * Emergency surgeries and redo surgeries. * Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. * Left ventricular ejection fraction less than 30%. * Patients with severe psychiatric illnesses (such as psychosis, dementia) that limit cooperation with verbal numerical pain scales. * Pregnant and breastfeeding patients. * Hematological disorders. * Significant impairment in the function of a major organ (e.g., severe hepatic or renal disease). • Patients who cannot be extubated within the first 6 hours postoperatively.
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What it tests

  • Bilateral ultrasound guided Serratus Posterior Superior Plane Block
  • IV morphine patient-controlled analgesia
  • Bilateral ultrasound guided Sham Block
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Where

1 site
Burhan Dost
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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