2.1 Primary Objective~Compare efficacy of ESPB to TEA for MRF analgesia.~2.2 Secondary Objective~Compare systemic opioid and non-opioid medication use in patients with ESPB and TEA.~2.3 Tertiary/Exploratory/Correlative Objectives~Determine improvement in respiratory function in ESPB versus TEA before and after analgesia placement.~Compare complications that occur in patients who receive ESPB versus TEA.~Compare dermatome levels relative to catheter placement that achieve analgesia for TEA and ESPB.~Compare differences in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis and incidence between ESPB and TEA.~Differences in length of stay (LOS) for TEA versus ESPB.~Differences in risk of delirium between TEA and ESPB.~Differences in oxygen and ventilatory support between TEA and ESPB.~Patient satisfaction of pain management.
The purpose of this study is to compare 2 pain control treatments for people with 3 or more rib fractures.