About this trial

This prospective randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effect of continuous erector spinae plane block versus continuous edge of laminar block on the quality of analgesia and diaphragmatic excursion in patients with unilateral traumatic multiple rib fractures.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged between 21 and 65 years.

Both sexes.

With unilateral traumatic multiple fracture ribs (≥ 3), admitted to the surgical intensive care unit within the first day of trauma.

Disqualifiers

Patients' rejection.

Body mass index ≥ 35 (kg/m2).

Bleeding and Coagulation disorders.

Known hypersensitivity to the study drugs.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Erector spinae block
  • Edge of lamina block

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Tanta University31527, TantaEl-Gharbia, Egypt

Sponsors and collaborators

Tanta University

Lead sponsor