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Left Sided Stellate Ganglion Blocks Impact on the rate of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation in patients undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A pilot study

Status: Recruiting

To determine if the addition of an ultrasound guided left sided stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine in patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy will result in lower rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation as compared to standard of care.

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Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria:

• patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy
• aged 18-85
Exclusion Criteria:

• patients who have can't have regional anesthesia or stellate blockage
• women who are pregnant
Interventions:

Drug: 0.5% bupivacaine, Other: Saline

Conditions:

Breathing, Lung & Sleep Health

Keywords:

esophagectomy, or lobectomy, pneumonectomy, stellate ganglion block

Study Contact: Anesthesiology Study - anesresearch@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Jacob Hutchins
Phase: PHASE4
IRB Number: STUDY00021470
See this study on ClinicalTrials.gov

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