Regional Nerve Block Decreases Opioid Use after Complete Sternal Sparing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Less invasive techniques for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation have shown promising outcomes but are associated with significant postoperative pain. We aimed to investigate the use of ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks to improve pain management during these procedures.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 16, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: K. Wood, B.C. Ayers, S. Philippo, D. Lindenmuth, R. Stahl, J. Wyrobek, H. Vidula, J. Alexis, B. Barrus, S. Prasad, I. Gosev Tags: 935 Source Type: research