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Parasternal block
Parasternal block involves injecting local anesthetic into the parasternal intercostal nerve to numb the area.
Parasternal block involves injecting local anesthetic into the parasternal intercostal nerve to numb the area. Used for Relief of chest wall pain.
At a glance
| Generic name | Parasternal block |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Aydin Adnan Menderes University |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This procedure is used to relieve pain in the chest wall, typically caused by conditions such as costochondritis or intercostal neuralgia. The local anesthetic works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerve to the brain.
Approved indications
- Relief of chest wall pain
Common side effects
- Numbness
- Pain at injection site
Key clinical trials
- Comparison of Paravertebral Block and Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block in Cardiac Surgery (NA)
- Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) With the Combination of Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) in the Management of Postoperative Sternotomy Pain in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy (NA)
- Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block in Cardiac Surgery Trial (NA)
- Preoperative Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block and Intraoperative Opioid Use in Cardiac Surgery (NA)
- Parasternal Block Added to Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Reduction Surgery (NA)
- Analgesic Strategies After Mastectomy: RIB vs RIB + DPIPB
- Effect of Parasternal Plane Block on Intraoperative Nociception (NA)
- Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |