A technique for continuous intercostal nerve block analgesia following thoracotomy
| Autor: | R. T. Olivet, W S Payne, L. A. Nauss |
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| Rok vydání: | 1980 |
| Předmět: |
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Analgesic food and beverages Intercostal nerves Chest pain Blockade Anesthesia Medicine Surgery Respiratory function Thoracotomy medicine.symptom Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business Patient comfort Intercostal nerve block |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 80:308-311 |
| ISSN: | 0022-5223 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0022-5223(19)37807-9 |
| Popis: | Early after thoracotomy, incisional chest pain may lead to a sequence of undesirable effects on respiratory function, in addition to causing patient discomfort. Pharmacologic blockade of the intercostal nerves innervating the incisional area can improve respiratory function as well as patient comfort. The postoperative production of continuous intercostal nerve blockade can be accomplished by the insertion of indwelling analgesic catheters at the time of thoracotomy closure. |
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