External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Patients Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgeries

Efficacy of Ultrasound - Guided External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Patients Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ithe study will evaluate the analgesic efficacy of external oblique intercostal block for patients undergoing upper abdominal surgeries

Patients will be randomly divided into two equal groups using SPSS. Group A: will receive US-guided external oblique intercostal block after induction Group B: will receive postoperative morphine on patient request. Study design: prospective controlled randomized study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Selected patients will be more than 21 years old with ASA physical status I & II scheduled for upper abdominal surgeries

Exclusion Criteria:

Uncooperative patients.

• Patients who have allergy to any of the used drugs.
• Patients who are on opioids.
• Known abuse of alcohol or medication.
• Local infection at the site of injection or systemic infection.
• Pregnancy
• Patients with coagulation disorders or on anticoagulation therapy