Nerve block for rib fracture pain and breathing pattern
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a “serratus plane block” (a numbing injection near nerves) can improve breathing and comfort in people hospitalized with rib fractures. You may be eligible if you have multiple rib fractures and are awake and breathing on your own.
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Who can take part
- You have a chest injury with at least 2 rib fractures on one side
- Your ribs are fractured but you do not have flail chest
- You are over 18 years old
- You are currently in the hospital
- You can sign consent (written permission) and understand the study
- You are awake and breathing on your own without a breathing machine
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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