Articles: nerve-block.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jan 2021
Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block for Analgesia After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTPB) as a novel technique for postoperative analgesia in pediatric cardiac surgery. ⋯ TTPB appeared to be an effective technique for postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery using a median sternotomy approach.
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The therapeutic effectiveness and safety of occipital nerve blockade (ONB) on occipital neuralgia- (ON-) like acute postcraniotomy headache (ON-APCH) was evaluated. ⋯ For drug-resistant ON-APCH, early occipital nerve blockade with dexamethasone and lidocaine is an effective and safe technique, which provides adequate pain relief and may prevent further development of persistent presentation of refractory ON.
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Trauma Surg Acute Care Open · Jan 2021
Comparison of serratus anterior plane block with epidural and paravertebral block in critically ill trauma patients with multiple rib fractures.
Pain from rib fractures is associated with significant pulmonary morbidity. Epidural and paravertebral blocks (EPVBs) have been recommended as part of a multimodal approach to rib fracture pain, but their utility is often challenging in the trauma intensive care unit (ICU). The serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) has potential as an alternative approach for chest wall analgesia. ⋯ Retrospective matched cohort; Level IV.