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Interpleural blockades (IPB) can be effective in reducing this pain, but results after thoracotomy are controversial. The current study investigates the effects of the association of ropivacaine-based IPB and morphine epidurals after posterolateral thoracic surgery. Method: In this prospective, randomised, triple blind, placebo-controlled trial, patients received either intermittent ropivacaine IPB (R-group), (30 mg every 6 hours over 48 hours) or a placebo containing saline serum (P-group). The two groups had a morphine lumbar epidural. Pain was evaluated via patients’ reports and total morphine requirements. Results: 90 patients participated. There were no significant differences between levels of pain reported on mobilisation or morphine consumption between the two groups. For the principal criterion of VAS-A≥70 over the first 48 hours, this corresponds to a RR of 1.3(95%= 0.4-3.8). Patients in the R-group reported higher levels of pain at rest on day 2. The mean peak plasma concentrations of ropivacaine remained inferior to toxic plasma concentration levels. Conclusion: Postoperative interpleural infusions of 30 mg of ropivacaine every 6 hours in association with morphine epidurals are safe and feasible but do not improve postoperative experience of pain

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The Association of Interpleural Ropivacaine and Epidural Following Major Thoracic Surgery: A Randomised Clinical Trial Investigating Pharmocokinetics and Benefits