49
Participants
Start Date
February 16, 2018
Primary Completion Date
February 5, 2019
Study Completion Date
February 5, 2019
Rectus sheath block
Rectus sheath block under ultrasound
Bilateral rectus sheath catheter
A nerve block catheter known as a continuous rectus sheath block is inserted by the surgeon at the end of the operation. An infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine is delivered through this for up to 48 hours post-operatively.
Patient controlled opioid analgesia (PCA)
Patients in both groups will have PCA dilaudid or morphine prescribed for the post-operative period.
Subcutaneous injection saline placebo
Subcutaneous injection of 1ml of normal saline under ultrasound guidance at the same site bilaterally as rectus sheath blockade is performed
University of Alberta, Edmonton
University of Alberta
OTHER