Early pain block to help breathing after severe chest trauma
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether an early pain-numbing injection to the chest wall can reduce how much ventilator support (breathing machine) people need after severe blunt chest injury with multiple rib fractures. If it works, it may help patients breathe more easily and spend less time on ventilation in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- Your CT scan shows blunt chest trauma with 3 or more rib fractures
- You are breathing on your own or receiving mechanical ventilation in the trauma bay
- You are expected to need ICU (or intermediate care) admission
- Your blood pressure is stable enough at the time of the catheter placement (not very low despite initial treatment)
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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