Serratus Anterior Plane Block Versus Standard of Care After Totally Endoscopic Aortic Valve Replacement

Summary

The aim of this study is to assess and compare the efficacy of a serratus anterior plane (SAP) block and our current pain protocol (Patient Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with opioids) in the prevention and treatment of acute postoperative pain after totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery.

Timeline

Start

2020-12-03

Primary completion

2022-07-04

Completion

2022-07-04

Publications

• Vandenbrande J, Jamaer B, Stessel B, van Hilst E, Callebaut I, Yilmaz A, Packle L, Sermeus L, Blanco R, Jalil H. Serratus plane block versus standard of care for pain control after totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement: a double-blind, randomized controlled, superiority trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Jun 3;49(6):429-435. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2023-104439.

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