Effects of midline laparotomy on cough strength: a prospective study measuring cough pressure

CONCLUSIONS: Although thoracic epidural bupivacaine reduces cough strength as measured by PCOUGH, midline laparotomy does not further reduce strength in the presence of adequate epidural analgesia.PMID:38019173 | DOI:10.23736/S0375-9393.23.17519-5

Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - November 29, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Llu ís G Aguilera Llu ís Gallart Isabel Ramos Xavier Duran Fernando Escolano Source Type: research