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Lead
Stanford University
Primary Objective: The primary objective is to determine if pre-operative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect post-operative narcotic usage as compared to a placebo TAP block.
Secondary Objectives:
* Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect post-operative pain scores as compared to a placebo TAP block.
* Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect anti-emetic usage as compared to a placebo TAP block.
* Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect time to ambulation post-operatively as compared to a placebo TAP block.
* Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect time to first bowel movement as compared to a placebo TAP block.
* Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect patient-reported quality of life as compared to a placebo TAP block.
Age
18–any
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Prior diagnosis or presumed diagnosis of breast cancer or undergoing prophylactic treatment.
Greater than 18 years old.
Female.
Undergoing microsurgical breast reconstruction with abdominal free flap.
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
You may not be if
True allergy to local anesthetics or opioids.
History of addiction to narcotics within the last 24 months
History of chronic pain on opioids within the last 24 months.
Specific mental health issues such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
