Ultrasound-guided pain block for broken ribs
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests an ultrasound-guided nerve pain block (in the serratus anterior area) to help relieve pain from one side of recently broken ribs. If it works well, it may reduce how much IV pain medicine or opioid tablets you need while you recover.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 18 years
- Have more than one fresh rib fracture on the same side (one-sided) confirmed by X-ray or CT
- Be at WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Department for this rib injury
- Need stronger pain treatment, like IV pain medicine or opioid pills, because of the rib fractures
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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