Continuous Versus Intermittent Bolus Infusion of Paravertebral Blocks for Thoracic Surgery
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 5, 2018 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2018 |
A Comparison Between Continuous Versus Intermittent Bolus Infusion of Paravertebral Blocks for Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The researchers are trying to determine pain medication consumption in the first 24 hours
after surgery in patients given the standard continuous infusion of local anesthetic versus
patients given the same total dose via programmed intermittent dosing. Both groups will
receive the option of patient controlled pain medication as well as the same dose of
pre-programmed pain medication. The only difference is the rate of administration: continuous
vs. hourly intervals.
after surgery in patients given the standard continuous infusion of local anesthetic versus
patients given the same total dose via programmed intermittent dosing. Both groups will
receive the option of patient controlled pain medication as well as the same dose of
pre-programmed pain medication. The only difference is the rate of administration: continuous
vs. hourly intervals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documentation of planned thoracic surgery for which a paravertebral catheter is
indicated based on surgeon request as well as appropriateness of location of surgical
site.
- Ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy.
- Coagulopathy at time of evaluation or surgery.
- Infection at the site of needle insertion.
- Allergy to local anesthetic.
- Patient refusal.
- Chronic opioid use
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