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Ketamine as an Adjuvant in External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Post Thoracotomy Pain

Ketamine as an Adjuvant in External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Post Thoracotomy Pain

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18 years and older
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Overview

The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of ketamine as an adjuvant in external oblique intercostal plane block for post thoracotomy pain.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Both sexes.
  • American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-III.
  • Scheduled for open thoracotomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with neurological or intellectual disability.
  • Infection at the injection site.
  • Opioid addiction.
  • Allergic reaction to local anesthetics.
  • Coagulation abnormalities.
  • Drug abuse.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Severe liver and/or renal failure.
  • Severe cardiovascular problems.

Study details
    Ketamine
    Adjuvant
    External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block
    Thoracotomy
    Pain

NCT07138781

Tanta University

15 October 2025

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