Can ultrasound-guided pain blocks reduce lung complications after abdominal surgery?
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using ultrasound-guided pain blocks (fascial plane blocks) during major abdominal surgery can reduce lung complications after surgery, especially in older adults. It may offer better pain control and faster recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) major abdominal surgery, such as colorectal, liver, pancreas, or stomach surgery.
- Your physical health status should be ASA II or III (moderate to serious health condition, but stable).
- You cannot have a known allergy to local anesthetics or a bleeding disorder that prevents a nerve block.
- You cannot have severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, or take strong pain medications daily for chronic pain.
Quick eligibility check
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