Bilateral Ultrasound Guided Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block
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- Who runs it
- Cairo University
- Trial code
- NCT06958120
- Record updated
- 10 September 2026
- Original description
Group (A): This group will receive fentanyl infusion at a dose of (0.5μg/kg/h) all through the whole operation plus ultrasound guided bilateral superficial parasternal intercostal Plane block which will be done by injecting 0.4ml/kg (1:1 solution of bupivacaine 0.25% and lidocaine 1%) at each side3.Read full original descriptionShow less
Analgesic Efficacy of Bilateral Ultrasound Guided Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Corrective Cardiac Surgeries - A Randomized Controlled Study
Group (A): This group will receive fentanyl infusion at a dose of (0.5μg/kg/h) all through the whole operation plus ultrasound guided bilateral superficial parasternal intercostal Plane block which will be done by injecting 0.4ml/kg (1:1 solution of bupivacaine 0.25% and lidocaine 1%) at each side3.
Group (B): This group will receive fentanyl infusion at a dose of (0.5μg/kg/h) all through the whole operation plus Ultrasound guided bilateral ESPB which will be done by injecting 0.4ml/kg (1:1 solution of bupivacaine 0.25% and lidocaine 1%) at each side .
Inclusion: RACHS-1: Categories 1, 2 and 3; Patients undergoing corrective cardiac surgeries with midline sternotomy incision; Redo surgeries.
Exclusion: Preoperative inotropic drug infusion; Allergy to any of the studied drugs; Severe pulmonary hypertension (> 70 mmHg); Patients whose parents or legal guardians refuse to participate; Preoperative mechanical ventilation; Coagulopathy.