A randomised controlled comparison of serratus anterior plane, pectoral nerves and intercostal nerve block for post-thoracotomy analgesia in adult cardiac surgery

Conclusion: SAPB and Pecs II blocks are simple single-shot effective alternatives to ICNB with a prolonged analgesic duration following thoracotomy and can potentially enhance pain-free recovery after cardiac surgery.

Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - December 12, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Rohan Magoon Brajesh Kaushal Sandeep Chauhan Debesh Bhoi Akshay K Bisoi Maroof A Khan Source Type: research