Nerve block pain relief for open heart surgery
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This study tests a combination of two numbing medicines (ASPB and PIPB) to see if they help reduce pain after open heart surgery. Doctors want to learn if this nerve block approach can make recovery more comfortable and reduce the need for strong painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are having open heart surgery through a cut down the middle of your chest.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA II or III).
- Your surgery is not an emergency and is not a repeat heart surgery.
- You do not have long-lasting (chronic) pain, a bleeding problem, or nerve problems.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines and have no infection where the block would go.
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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