About this trial

This study aims to compare time of first request of analgesia among patients undergoing rhomboid intercostal sub-serratus plane block versus external oblique intercostal block for perioperative pain management in open nephrectomy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Both sexes.

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II, III.

Body mass index (BMI): > 20 kg/ m2 and < 35 kg/ m2.

Patients undergoing open nephrectomy.

Disqualifiers

Patient refusal.

BMI <20 kg/m2 and >35 kg/m2

Known sensitivity or contraindication to drug used in the study (local anesthetics, opioids).

History of psychiatric and cognitive disorders or chronic pain.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Rhomboid intercostal subserratus plane block
  • External oblique intercostal block
  • Intravenous morphine

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

1
Cairo University12613, Cairo Egypt

Sponsors and collaborators

Cairo University

Lead sponsor