Epidural Catheter and Surgically Implanted Rectus Sheath Catheter in Management of Postoperative Pain

Comparison Between Epidural Catheter and Surgically Implanted Rectus Sheath Catheter in Management of Postoperative Pain Following Laparotomy

One hundred and twenty patients at age range from 18 to 60 undergoing laparotomy was enrolled in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups 60 in epidural group and the other 60 patients in rectus catheter group. epidural catheter inserted pre induction but rectus sheath catheter inserted by the surgeon at the end of surgery.

One hundred and twenty patients at age range from 18 to 60 undergoing laparotomy was enrolled in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups 60 in epidural group and the other 60 patients in rectus catheter group. epidural catheter inserted pre induction but rectus sheath catheter inserted by the surgeon at the end of surgery. In both groups we activated with10 ml bupivacain25% before patient recovery then 10 ml bupivacain.125% each 6 hours. If patient still in pain 1gm perflgan injected. If patient still in pain 10 mg nalufine for 70 kg patient injected. we will record pulse, blood pressure and visual analogue scale at 0,6,12,24 and 36 hours postoperative. Also Occurrence of nausea and vomiting, Time of return of bowel movement, Time of discharage and amount of analgesia used will be recorded. Results, discution will be later.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients at age rang from 18 to 60 undergoing laparotomy
• patients ASA1,2 physical status

Exclusion Criteria:

• any known coagulopathy
• morbid obesity
• kyphosis or scoliosis
• those with known sensitivity to local anesthetic drugs
• lack of cooperation and inability to understand or perform verbal or physical assessments.